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Production Supervisor

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community
West Chester, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026
This job is with Johnson Matthey, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 12,600 people. We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is a leading refiner and recycler of precious group metals. The growing demand for low carbon and responsibly sourced products is creating growth opportunities in critical metals recycling and secondary refining, and as the world's largest precious metals recycler, PGMS is a key player in the circular economy.

This position reports directly to the area Production Manager. The incumbent is responsible for supervising the production operations of the Division, ensuring the most effective and efficient utilization of personnel and equipment. The incumbent coordinates the activities of the other shift personnel as required.

Your Responsibilities

  • Ensures safety of staff, plant personnel, visitors, and contractors by ensuring compliance to site, corporate, local, state, & federal safety guidelines and rules.
  • Directs, schedules, and coordinates the efficient processing of materials within the various production departments. Assures maximum utilization and efficiency of equipment and hourly personnel to provide the greatest productivity.
  • Implement and use Lean manufacturing principles.
  • Assists in estimating labor hours and review of new products.
  • Initiates requisitions for the purchase of small tools and all materials necessary to support the production activity and initiates purchase requisitions for packaging materials and major tools or dies.
  • Must maintain control, security and is accountable for all in-process precious metal materials.
  • Schedules all labor, including overtime and transfer of personnel to ensure the completion of orders according to the production schedule.
  • Responsible for administration of the labor contract. Tactfully address issues prior to becoming grievances. Incumbent handles all first step grievances and participates in future steps, as warranted.
  • Responsible for approving and scheduling of vacation, leaves of absence and training programs for the hourly work force and the management of employee hours worked.
  • Recommends capital equipment purchases that will increase capabilities or productivity. Participate and provide input into the design of new or upgrades to production equipment.
  • Performs regular inspections of their equipment to ensure safe operating conditions and continuous operation through preventative maintenance.
  • Responsible for comprehensive written reports as determined by the Production Manager.
  • Coordinate material flow to meet OTD and quality goals for the business.
  • Conduct monthly safety meetings and ensure good housekeeping practices.

Requirements For The Role

  • High School diploma or equivalent, Engineering or Technical degree preferred
  • 1 to 3 years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Experience with Lean principles
  • Ability to train on 1st shift and/or 2nd shift and/or 3rd shift
  • Open to 2nd shift role 3PM-11PM

How You Will Be Rewarded

We offer competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing - for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We'll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We'll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we're self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We're passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you - a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.

To submit your application, please click the "Apply" button online.

All applications are carefully considered and your details will be stored on our secure Application Management System. This is used throughout Johnson Matthey for the selection of suitable candidates for our vacancies as they arise. Johnson Matthey respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

For more information about how your personal data is used please view our privacy notice:  Johnson Matthey Privacy Notice. By applying for this role and creating an account you are agreeing to the notice.

Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

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