Production Supervisor
Materion · Lorain, OH
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Materion (metals) in Lorain, OH. Be available for plant-related emergencies or calls at all hours.
- Tools it names
- Casting, SAP
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How this role compares
Against 63 other live production postings in Ohio.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Typical $74k–$97k, from 10 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 94%
- Lean 33%
- EHS / safety 22%
- Union environment 20%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Materion
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 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
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 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.
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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: Materion in Lorain
3 other open roles at this site.
- Maintenance Technician · Reliability · Technician
- Process Engineer I · Process
- Quality Manager · Quality · Manager
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Requirements
- ✓High school diploma or GED required
- ✓Two years in production supervisory experience or technical leadership role preferred
- ✓Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred
HP
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
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The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production targets are met safely, efficiently, and in alignment with company quality standards. This role coordinates personnel, materials, equipment, and workflow to maintain smooth plant operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
You will have the opportunity to
- •Production & Scheduling
- •Schedule casting production to meet operational goals.
- •Plan and coordinate employee vacations, call-offs, and weekend overtime coverage.
- •Materials & Inventory
- •Order necessary supplies for plant operations.
- •Manage inventory movements for all cast orders using SAP system.
- •Cross‑Department Collaboration
- •Work closely with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Planning departments to ensure product and process compliance.
- •Partner with HR on employee relations matters and assist in hiring plant operators.
- •Employee Management & Development
- •Conduct performance reviews for plant employees.
- •Maintain records for employee training and personal documentation.
- •Safety & Compliance
- •Promote safe work practices and communicate incidents to staff promptly.
- •Utilize Ideagen software to track incidents, action items, and tasks.
- •Administration & Accountability
- •Approve employee timecards.
- •Be available for plant-related emergencies or calls at all hours.
- •Continuous Improvement
- •Participating in technical meetings focused on process improvements.