Production Superintendent

Westlake · Bristol, TN

Level: Supervisor
Team: Production
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked: 2+ years
Industry: Chemicals
Posted: Yesterday

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Westlake (chemicals) in Bristol, TN. In this role, you’ll own production execution across multiple shifts, lead and develop supervisors and production teams, and partner closely with Operations leadership to solve problems and improve performance.

They ask for: 2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Extrusion

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How this role compares

Against 28 other live production postings in Tennessee.

Experience asked: Less than usual (2+ vs 4+)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Team leadership 100%
Lean 41%
5S 41%
Root cause 38%
Six Sigma 28%

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

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

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Westlake
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Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Production Superintendent – Manufacturing Leader

Lead. Influence. Deliver Results.

We’re hiring a Production Superintendent to lead daily manufacturing operations for a high‑volume extrusion department. This is a hands‑on leadership role with direct impact on safety, performance, and employee engagement—ideal for an experienced manufacturing leader ready to step into a visible, growth‑oriented position.

In this role, you’ll own production execution across multiple shifts, lead and develop supervisors and production teams, and partner closely with Operations leadership to solve problems and improve performance. You’ll play a key role in building a strong safety culture, driving accountability, and developing the next generation of manufacturing leaders.

What You’ll Lead

•Lead and develop supervisors and production teams across multiple shifts
•Own daily production execution to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
•Set priorities, allocate resources, and adjust schedules to meet changing demands
•Drive accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the department
•Analyze production data, identify gaps, and lead process improvement initiatives
•Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and HR to support staffing, training, and performance

Safety Leadership Is Essential

Safety leadership is paramount. The Production Superintendent sets the standard for safe work practices and reinforces a culture where working safely is a condition of employment.

•Lead by example and promote safe behaviors at all times
•Drive execution of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) program
•Conduct safety meetings, observations, and coaching
•Identify hazards, support incident investigations, and ensure corrective actions are completed

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What We’re Looking For

•Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
•2+ years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience

(Superintendent, Production Manager, Lead Supervisor, or similar experience preferred)

•Strong people leadership, organization, and problem‑solving skills
•Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment
•Comfortable holding teams accountable while developing and engaging employees

Why Join Us

•High‑visibility leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
•Strong safety culture and commitment to employee development
•Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
•Stable manufacturing environment with long‑term growth and advancement opportunities

If you’re a manufacturing leader who values safety, accountability, and developing people, we encourage you to apply and bring your leadership experience to our team.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.