Production Supervisor

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20 countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Production Supervisor – 1st Shift

Location: Elkhart, IN, USA

Business Unit: Thermal Ceramics

Are you ready to lead a manufacturing team in a dynamic, hands-on environment? Morgan Advanced Materials, a global leader in advanced material solutions, is seeking a Production Supervisor for our 1st shift at our Elkhart, IN facility. As part of our Thermal Ceramics business unit, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery, while empowering your team to achieve operational excellence

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

• Lead by example by championing safety as the top priority and fostering a premier safety culture through VSL/thinkSafe activities.
• Empower your team by providing training opportunities to enhance skills and achieve advancements in team performance.
• Coordinate production operations, including staffing, scheduling, and problem-solving to maintain on-time delivery and meet production goals.
• Monitor performance metrics for quality, efficiency, and output, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure smooth transitions between shifts through effective handovers and communication.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and improve quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality standards, and operational policies, such as 5S principles, PPE usage, and documentation control.
• Foster a culture of accountability, providing coaching and feedback to empower team members and resolve challenges on the production floor.
  
  

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Holds an associate degree or equivalent education; a bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Has 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems (JDE experience preferred).
• Possesses excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to engage with team members at all levels.
• Has experience leading teams, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma and Lean principles.
• Individual must be a
• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324(a)(3)
  

Why Join Morgan Advanced Materials?

At Morgan, we are passionate about innovation, excellence, and creating solutions that make the world safer, cleaner, and more efficient. By joining our team, you’ll:

• Lead a skilled and motivated team in a manufacturing facility that is at the forefront of advanced materials engineering.
• Have the opportunity to grow your leadership skills and make a tangible impact on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Be part of a global organization that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes employee development and wellbeing. IND-1
  
  

Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO/AA/M/W/D/V Employer Ind-1

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other l egally protected status. Ind-1