Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift 

Job Location: Franklin, WI

Job type: Full-time; 3rd Shift

Type of role: On-site

 

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

 

What You'll Do:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager on 3rd shift. The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable and responsible for managing departmental safety, development of Manufacturing Leads/Operators, and production.  This position implements policies/procedures and ensures safe working conditions exist for Lubrizol employees.  The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures that products are produced to the customer specifications and meet quality requirements.

 

What We're Looking For:

Primary Hours 10:00pm - 6:35am, Sunday through Thursday Maintains standards for housekeeping and safety. Promote safety and safety initiatives to ensure an incident free work environment. Responsible for monitoring the daily production of Manufacturing Operators.  Responsible for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and the manufacture of high-quality products that conform to individual customer specifications.  Monitors employee productivity, quality, teamwork, attendance and attention to detail.  Completes timely employee performance reviews.  Responsible for effectively communicating with employees to maintain a healthy and positive working environment.  Regularly monitors order volume, perform capacity analysis and workforce adjustments to maximize labor utilization and output. Investigates non-conformances and customer complaints regarding products and recommends permanent manufacturing improvements to correct and prevent recurrences.  Monitoring manufacturing of customer orders for timely shipment and workforce capacity analysis. Managing performance of employee workforce through effective communication and timely performance management. Diagnosing manufacturing problems and recommending corrective and preventive actions. Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and Manufacturing Operators. Work with other departments to coordinate support activities to keep production operational. Ability to implement and maintain 5S standards.

 

DESCRIPTION OF MARGINAL DUTIES:

Observe and promote Company standards and policies. Support and promote the three (3) Company Pillar: People, Customers and Enterprise Operations. Understand current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in medical device and clean room environment. Anticipate the need for materials and supplies required to maintain uninterrupted production for the current and subsequent shift and ensure restocking is accomplished in a timely manner.

 

DIRECT REPORTS:  

Direct supervision of up to 2 Production Leads Direct supervision of up to 50 Manufacturing Operators with the assistance of Production Leads

 

 

Skills That Make a Difference:

Successful completion of four-years of high school, or equivalent, plus completion of two years of college or graduation from a two-year technical college with an associate degree (bachelor’s degree preferred) with a concentration in either manufacturing, operations, engineering, or business management. Five to seven years of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Lean Manufacturing Green or black Belt Certification preferred. Experience with data acquisition and mathematical analysis and conclusion.  Use and knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Able to effectively make and present presentations in both large and small group settings. Experience Supervising personnel in a manufacturing setting to include distribution of work, scheduling, training, answering of questions related to work, problem solving, performance management and discipline.

 

OTHER GUIDELINES:

Excellent written and verbal communication and effective human interaction skills. Flexible to change and possess a high degree of integrity and a “can do” attitude. Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals. Able to convert units of measurement, add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Strong communication ability, organizational skills, and ability to direct workflow in a busy clean room environment. Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This physical demand level for this job is considered medium with frequently lifting 10-25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50lbs when moving carts of product, moving or lifting bins of raw material and/or product, lifting and moving manufacturing equipment and/or fixtures from floor or shelving to work benches, or moving trays of product in/out of the curing ovens. On occasion employee may be subject to lifting up to 100lbs when moving work benches, chairs, tables and other work station components from work station to work station on the manufacturing floor. Exposure to lifting more than 100 pounds is rare (if ever).

 

The employee may frequently be subject to use hands to finger or handle/touch with occasional exposure to static standing/sitting, dynamic standing/walking, pushing/pulling, floor to knuckle lift/lower, knuckle to shoulder lift/lower, shoulder to overhead lift/lower, sustained bending, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders or repetitive bending or squatting.  The employee will rarely (if ever) be exposed to climbing or balancing.

 

The following vision requirements apply: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.