Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Company Description

Midwest Specialty Products Co., is a manufacturer of paper tubes and cores headquartered in Fairfield, OH. The company serves a variety of industrial and commercial customers who rely on durable, high-quality paper products for their operations. Team members work in a production-focused environment where safety, reliability, and efficiency are priorities. As a growing organization, Midwest Specialty Products Co., LLC offers opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement on the shop floor. Employees can build hands-on experience in manufacturing while supporting consistent product quality and customer satisfaction.

Role Description

The Production Supervisor is a full-time, on-site role based in Cincinnati, OH. This position oversees daily production activities on the manufacturing floor, ensuring that paper tubes and cores are produced safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. The supervisor coordinates and monitors production schedules, assigns tasks, and supports team members to maintain workflow and meet output targets. Responsibilities include tracking performance metrics, resolving production issues, enforcing safety protocols, and communicating priorities and expectations to the team. The Production Supervisor also collaborates with management, maintenance, and quality control to improve processes, reduce downtime, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills, including team leadership, coaching, and performance management.
• Experience working with production schedules and production planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Background in production management, including monitoring output, quality, and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production teams, management, and other departments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and ability to enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and basic production documentation.
• Relevant experience in industrial or paper product manufacturing is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or supervisory training is beneficial.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced production setting.
• n a manufacturing environment.
• Background in production management, including monitoring output, quality, and safety standards.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production teams, management, and other departments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety practices and ability to enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, specifications, and basic production documentation.
• Relevant experience in industrial or paper product manufacturing is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional technical or supervisory training is beneficial.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work in a fast-paced production setting.