Plant Supervisor

Job Title:  Plant Supervisor

Position Type: Salary

Location:  Frazeysburg, OH 

Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 4 10’s

Ridge Corporation is a solutions driven manufacturing company that brings concepts to life through the application of composites and advanced materials. We are seeking a hands-on, results-oriented Plant Supervisor to be the driving force behind our shift operations. This role serves as a player-coach who both leads from the floor and will actively work within the manufacturing process. The Plant Supervisor will be instrumental in making a tangible impact on our quality, efficiency, and company culture. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  include the following : 

Leadership & Team Development

· Mentor and Coach: Serve as a direct role model and coach to our junior leaders and production line team members, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and excellence.

· Lead Daily Planning: Direct and facilitate daily shift-start planning meetings to align the team on production goals, safety priorities, and operational standards.

· Uphold Safety & Compliance: Champion a culture of safety by strictly enforcing company and OSHA safety standards, ensuring all equipment is functioning safely, and promptly addressing and reporting any malfunctions.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive Efficiency: Apply strategic and proactive methodologies to ensure efficient execution of production plans and optimal output.
• Sustain Improvement Initiatives: Actively lead and sustain Continuous Improvement, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing efforts on the floor to eliminate waste and boost productivity.
• Performance Analysis: Collect, control, and accurately distribute essential production reports and performance metrics to inform real-time decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve: Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve operational issues to maximize production flow and minimize costly downtime.
• Optimize Resources: Proactively control and minimize operational costs , including overtime labor, maintenance/repair expenses, product re-work, and equipment downtime.
• Ensure Quality: Utilize hands-on experience with industrial quality systems to maintain the highest level of product quality compliance.

Qualifications: 

1. 3-5 years of progressive supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment.
2. High School Diploma or equivalent
3. Associate or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred

Ergonomic Requirements:

• Ability to Stand for Long Periods of Time
• Ability to Push, Pull, Lift, and/or Carry up to 75 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefits Package after 30 Days of Employment (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Short Term and Long Term Disability, etc.)
• Company Match 401K and Immediate Vesting
• Flexible Time Off Program
• Opportunity for Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity for Quarterly/Annual Bonuses 
• Laptop for Personal/Business Use
• Reimbursement for Business/Travel Expenses
• FUN Place to Work, Annual Field Day, Monthly Employee Meetings, Food Trucks and more

For Additional Information: 

• Contact Chris Poe (Recruiter) via email at [email protected].