Production Supervisor - Nights

Sherwin-Williams · Crisfield, MD

Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Degree: Required
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: 21 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at Sherwin-Williams (chemicals) in Crisfield, MD. Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide pr.

They ask for: degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Painting / coating

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in the US: typical posted base $75k–$103k.

Median of the low and high ends of 345 live postings that list pay, out of 1174 production supervisor openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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

How this role compares

Against 12 other live production postings in Maryland.

Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 69%
✓ Lean 38%
New product launch 31%
Tooling 23%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for Six Sigma, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Requirements

✓Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
✓Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
✓Must have at least one (1) year of work experience in a manufacturing, distribution, operations function or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Operations function

Preferred Qualifications

✓Have at least a bachelor's degree or higher in Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Operations, or Supply Chain
✓Have at least one (1) year of experience in leadership role(s), supervising others, or leading teams
✓Have completed formal training in and/or have at least one (1) year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, Transactional Lean, etc.
✓Have at least three (3) years of experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility
✓Have prior work experience using timekeeping and/or production control systems

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being

Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution

Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide pr

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This position is an essential part of Sherwin’s manufacturing team. They ensure the safe, efficient, and effective operations of manufacturing, filling, and warehouse departments in our manufacturing facility. They provide direct management of manufacturing employees and leads and are accountable for fostering a team environment through effective and appropriate communication. They are responsible for maintaining all standards in accordance with safety, quality, inventory, and productivity levels as well as providing leadership to meet facility goals in the 5 focus areas of Operational Excellence including Safety, Quality, People, Service and Cost.

Additional Information

•Night Shift 6:00pm-6:00am
•Training will coincide with C Shift 6:00am-6:00pm

This position is also eligible for bonus based on performance and subject to the terms of the Company’s applicable plans.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

•Oversee receiving, shipping, warehousing, and picking operations
•Implement operational policies and procedures
•Ensure effective and safe use of manufacturing equipment
•Monitor quality and productivity to ensure service and cost objectives are met
•Plan the daily work schedule by coordinating with outside vendors and internal departments
•Manage employee training, development, performance management, and corrective action
•Conduct regular communication meetings with workforce to enhance BMS (Business Management System) and Operational Excellence
•Participate in Continuous Improvement Projects