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Manufacturing Supervisor

Lubrizol · Wilmington, MA

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$93k–$104k
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Chemicals
Posted
22 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor manufacturing role at Lubrizol (chemicals) in Wilmington, MA.

They ask for
3+ years
Tools it names
5S, Painting / coating, SAP
Base pay
$93k–$104k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

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

Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $77k–$103k. This one lists $93k–$104k.

Median of the low and high ends of 10 live postings that list pay, out of 16 production supervisor openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 37 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.

Base pay
About 15% above similar roles

Typical $72k–$99k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Tooling 55%
  • ✓ Team leadership 45%
  • Lean 29%
  • CNC 29%
  • Machining 26%

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

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Manufacturing team at Lubrizol

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: Lubrizol in Wilmington

2 other open roles at this site.

Full description from LubrizolAs posted on their careers site.Show

responsibilities

dictate.

Required Qualifications

that Enable Your Success

  • ✓High School Diploma or GED
  • ✓3+ years supervisory experience or relevant experience in an industrial setting
  • ✓Basic math skills – able to calculate gross, tare, and net weights
  • ✓Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to teach and coach others.
  • ✓Computer skills – must be able to use email system (Outlook), Internet training (Active Learner), MS Excel, MS Word, and SAP.
  • ✓Understand all technologies in the department.

Your Work Environment

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

  • ✓Vision correctable to 20/20.
  • ✓Hearing correctable to unamplified human voice.
  • ✓Manual dexterity: excellent
  • ✓Ability to meet safety, regulatory, and health guidelines without assistance.
  • ✓Continuous mental/visual concentration
  • ✓Ability to travel by auto/air unassisted.
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Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.

As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact - on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Job Type: Full-Time / On-Site

Salary: $93,000 - $104,000

How You’ll Make an Impact

Manufacturing Supervisor will lead, coach, train, and develop a team of operators and technicians. Our Manufacturing Supervisors oversee the day-to-day production areas under current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) conditions. This includes planning and preparing for production, scheduling tasks, and assigning duties to operators to meet the production schedule, assess production records and meet release timelines to deliver quality product to the customers. The Manufacturing Supervisor sets the example of safety and compliance for their teams and demonstrate expertise and breadth of knowledge in executing processes across a variety of production activities.

  • •Oversees, coordinates, and controls manufacturing for a team. This includes job assignments, monitoring work activities, resolving problems, performance reviews and related items on a day to day basis.
  • •Immediately correct any unsafe work practices including Cardinal Rule Activates, PPE Use, Hazard Assessment, Procedure Use, 5S stations.
  • •Provide continuous feedback regarding quality and quantity of work performed by operations members
  • •Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and take corrective action.
  • •Interface with engineering, customer service, quality control, and other departments to obtain clear quality instructions, secure services and information.
  • •Schedule in urgent jobs and comply with revisions.
  • •Maintain discipline and employee morale.
  • •Check time card accuracy.
  • •Assist employees in planning, setting up and inspecting work.
  • •Must be able to provide feedback and coach employees on their performance and when necessary develop performance improvement plans.
  • •Maintain related records, files in up-to-date condition.
  • •Maintain office area and equipment in clean, safe, and orderly condition.
  • •Follow established company/department rules and regulations and maintain quality standard.
  • •Perform other related duties as directed or as

Benefits that Empower You

  • •Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
  • •401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
  • •Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
  • •Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • •Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
  • •Flexible work environment
  • •Learning and development opportunities
  • •Career and professional growth
  • •Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You. For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you. We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you. Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future. We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.

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