Production Supervisor
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Career area Manufacturing and OperationsWestlake Royal Building Products
Position Type Full Time
Date Posted 04/16/2026
Location
US - Okeechobee, FL
Job ID
R31971
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US - Okeechobee, FL
SummaryUnder general guidance from the Operations and/or Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will effectively lead production teams to ensure safety, quality & productivity are maintained at the highest levels, while serving as a role model in the areas of leadership, teamwork, continuous improvement and safety. The Supervisor will employ lean manufacturing methodologies to maximize production through-put and minimize cost.This is a nightshift position (5:30pm to 5:30am)Duties and ResponsibilitiesComply with Company Safety Policies and ProceduresEffectively provides and promotes a "Safety First" culture in the workplace; Ensures all machinery and safety devices and equipment are operable condition.Supervises and leads team to meet the goals and objectives of the business. Communicates plant performance measurements relevant to schedule conformance, machine downtime & scrap levels.Provides a safe environment through ensuring that proper housekeeping and organization is the culture that is promoted.Coordinates production personnel and plant activities to effectively attain the timely completion of plant production schedules as needed to effectively meet customer orders.Assist with training employees with regards to safety, quality and job-related functions.Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards.Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques.Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.Maintain effective intra/inter-departmental communications as required (team meetings, shift meetings, production meetings)Assist in post- accident investigations, including recording of event, root cause analysis and corrective actionsDaily Production Review with manager at end of shiftDaily Report of Quality issuesDaily Reports submitted utilizing Daily Score CardConduct daily shift-to-shift pass down of informationAssign / maintain housekeeping throughout the departmentReview production schedule for needed WIP to meet schedule goalsEducation, Experience and QualificationsThe employee should have the following:Bachelor's degree or equivalent of 3 - 5 years' experience in functional roleProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPointManufacturing Experience (Automated/manual production lines)Lean Manufacturing (5S, Kaizen)Continuous Improvement ExperienceDemonstrated experience in process improvement utilizing lean manufacturing conceptsEssential Physical Requirements/ Work EnvironmentWorks in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentContinuously stands on concrete.Works frequently near moving vehicles.Sits and works at a computer.Periodically stoops, kneels, crouches, walks or crawlsProlong standing or in stationary positionComplete repetitive movements such as typingBe exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortableComplete repetitive movementsWear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision, shoes, hi-visibility and hardhat protection)Lift/move/transport items up to 50 poundsAbility to move or traverse about the facilitiesAbility to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditionsThis is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.
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