Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Benton, KY

Reports To: Production Manager

Job Type: Exempt, Full Time

3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural and framing markets in North America, South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales and marketing offices in Davidson, NC, our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR®, SINTRA®, GATOR®, DISPA®, DIBOND®, LUMEX® G and ALUCOBOND® PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at http://www.3acompositesusa.com.

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in overall plant operations. This position takes full responsibility for a shift, including leading staff, meeting production and quality targets, and keeping production processes running smoothly. The Production Supervisor coordinates the daily activities of the production team to maximize productivity and efficiency while building a strong team environment, and maintains a safe workplace through proper training and communication.

In this position, you will...

• •Model 3A's Core Values through personal conduct that demonstrates integrity, commitment, sound judgment, and courtesy toward co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• •Foster open, honest communication within the team, with other shifts, and across departments.
• •Motivate team members to produce products that meet or exceed customer expectations.

• •Champion safe work behaviors through personal example, consistent enforcement of safety rules and procedures, and regular safety audits of all assigned areas.
• •Ensure all team members complete required safety training and attend scheduled safety meetings.

• •Manage people-related

• •Monitor product quality and, in partnership with the Operations and Quality teams, recommend stopping production when material is out of specification.
• •Coordinate troubleshooting activities on the shift.
• •Complete all required documentation accurately, including production, downtime, and incident reports.
• •Partner with other shift supervisors to ensure effective shift handovers.

• •Maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and process excellence.
• •Partner with all departments to identify process improvements that eliminate waste, enhance safety, reduce cost, increase capacity and productivity, and improve the final product.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities you will bring...

• •5+ years of experience as a supervisor or in a comparable leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• •Associate degree required; bachelor's degree in Business Operations or a related field preferred.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and data tracking systems.
• •Experience with ERP and scheduling systems; SAP experience a plus.
• •Plastic extrusion experience highly desirable.
• •Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• •Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain priorities and direction clearly and concisely.
• •Commitment to a respectful workplace and sound ethical judgment.
• •Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to ensure supervisor coverage as needed.

• •This position works primarily on the production floor of a manufacturing facility, with some time in an office setting.
• •The work environment includes exposure to noise, heat, dust, and moving equipment, and all safety