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Production Supervisor

Akron Polymer Products
Akron, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

General Description:

Primary responsibility in the TS 16949-Lean Environment is efficient utilization of material, manpower, machinery and methods. Coordinates activities of all work cells.

Responsibilities:

· Coordinates priorities/activities for production. Assigns duties based on these priorities and the weekly Production Plan. Communicates daily specific work cell priorities to off shifts.

· Interprets and enforces company policies to all employees. Responsible for the safety and following safety procedures of your subordinates on your shift.

· Inspects product to verify conformance to specification and directs setup and adjustments of machines.

· Recommends measures/ideas to improve all phases of safety, quality and productivity. Ensures productivity standards are met. Discusses and reviews daily with employees.

· Ensures production and scrap record keeping is accurate and submitted daily and entered into IQMS at the end of each shift.

· Effectively trains employees or ensures that any subordinate training someone is done effectively. Keeps training matrix updated.

· Set up and ensures that FIFO is being maintained with all materials and components.

· Ensures housekeeping is maintained and all housekeeping aids are in their proper location

(6s).

· Monitor Layered Process Audits (LPA) to confirm daily checklists are completed.

· Maintains Paycom payroll and reviews point/occurrence for employees are maintained and attendance warnings are given.

· Provides discipline to employees by following procedures established in company handbook.

· Consult with Production Control Manager on all disciplinary actions.

· Empowered to make final quality decision of product/process in the absence of quality
Dept. Personnel

· Perform PF2 Slitter operations and monitor inventory levels to keep presses stocked with material.

With respect to SAI’s commitment to /TS 16949 and APPI’s quality system objectives and goals, this position has the authority and freedom to:

· Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to the products, process and quality system.

· Identify and record any problems relating to the products, process and quality system.

· Initiate recommend or provide solutions through designated channels

· Verify the implementations of solutions

· Control further processing, delivery or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

Note: Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Job Skills and Requirements:

· Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions and procedure manuals.

· Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

· Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

· Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

· Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or draw and interpret bar graphs.

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls: reach with hands and arms; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

· Must be able to read a tape measure, calipers, and scales.

· Must have basic computer knowledge.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

Work Environment:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is seasonally exposed to extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,283 - $71,021

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