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Production Supervisor - Packaging - Day Shift

Illuminate USA · Pataskala, OH

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Degree
Required
Experience asked
8+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Illuminate USA (industrial) in Pataskala, OH. Responsible for tracking the achievement of production KPIs.

They ask for
8+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, ISO 9001

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Ohio: typical posted base $74k–$97k.

Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 66 production supervisor openings in Ohio, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 64 other live production postings in Ohio.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (8+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 91%
  • ✓ Lean 37%
  • EHS / safety 26%
  • 5S 20%
  • Union environment 20%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for ISO 9001, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 8+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Illuminate USA in Pataskala

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responsibilities

include: Coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequences to maximize productivity. Monitoring production activity, identifying process problems, troubleshooting causes and developing solutions. Suggesting improvements to improve efficiency and safety. Delivering or coordinating staff training and on-boarding new staff. Ensuring all safety policies and processes are followed.

Responsibilities

· Responsible for tracking the achievement of production KPIs.

· Responsible for daily continuous tracking and timely and effective communication with other departments regarding unresolved issues raised by various departments, providing guidance to ensure that these issues are resolved.

· Responsible for managing the property and personal safety of workshop personnel, as well as implementing reward and punishment measures.

· Responsible for conducting daily assessments of shift supervisors and team leaders in the workshop, assigning improvement projects to each individual, and organizing weekly meetings to drive the progress of improvement projects.

· Responsible for collecting workshop KPI metrics, analyzing on-site management project indicators, and implementing targeted improvements.

· Responsible for objectively evaluating employee performance based on various indicators and continuously improving and enhancing teamwork efficiency.

· Responsible for implementing and continuously optimizing on-site 6S management, controlling defects, and reducing costs.

Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in related field or relevant work experience.

· Requires 5-8 years’ experience in production management.

· Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes.

· Strong experience of productions safety and lean production required.

· Strong Knowledge of ISO9001 and work-floor 6S standard.

· Ability to work under pressure, coordination ability, interpersonal communication ability, planning and execution ability.

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Job Description

Located in the heart of Central Ohio, Illuminate USA is transforming solar panel manufacturing from our cutting-edge facility in Pataskala. As a new standalone joint venture established by two global leaders in renewable energy, we’ve rapidly grown to over 1,500 associates and are now fully operational in our 1.1 million-square-foot factory. Our vision is to establish one of the largest solar panel manufacturing operations in the Western Hemisphere.

This is an exciting time to join Illuminate USA as we continue to grow and innovate. We’re not just building solar panels—we’re building a team of dedicated, passionate associates eager to make a real impact. If you’re looking to be part of a collaborative, people-focused, and forward-thinking workplace, we want to hear from you!

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for career growth. Come join us on this journey to create a brighter, more sustainable future in the Columbus area.

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