Job Description
Level: Management
Job Location: Gorilla Glue Tri County - Sharonville, OH 45241
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Job Category: Management
What’s in it for you?
Gorilla Glue has been recognized as a top place to work for 15 years in a row, thanks to our commitment to creating a supportive and engaged workplace culture. We offer competitive compensation packages, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and other perks and incentives to ensure our employees feel valued and supported.
Joining the Gorilla Glue family means being part of a team passionate about building strong brands and promoting a culture of excellence. As an employee, you'll be able to help create high-quality products and build brands that people love. Join us in an inspiring workplace where you can belong, grow, and make a difference.
Summary Description:
This position will lead daily production operations. They will be a hands-on leader who will work with production employees to run and improve the operation. As a Production Supervisor (or Sr. Supervisor, based on experience), you’ll provide day-to-day leadership on the production floor, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. You’ll coach and develop your team, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate across departments to meet company goals.
What will your day look like?
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- Hire, train, and direct production staff (packing, machine operators, line leads, team leads)
- Build and maintain a positive, inclusive work environment through clear communication, feedback, and recognition
- Set expectations, monitor performance, and support staff development through coaching and one-on-one meetings
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Planning, Purchasing, Inventory, Safety, Quality, Engineering, Logistics) to optimize operations
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects (Lean, 5S/6S, Kaizen, Kanban, Six Sigma)
- Manage labor utilization across shifts and forecast staffing needs
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
- Track and report key metrics (delivery, efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety)
- Support asset management and cost-effective equipment operation
- Other duties as assigned
QualificationsWhat will you bring to the table?
Supervisor
Level:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2+ years in a leadership role (preferably in manufacturing/operations)
- Experience with liquid filling, packaging, or similar operations
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Sr. Supervisor
Level:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 5+ years supervisory experience (preferably in manufacturing/operations)
- Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office, ERP systems)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements
- Experience developing standards, managing processes, and analyzing data
Company Values:
Adhere to Gorilla Glue Company’s Core Values that ensure everyone works together to exceed expectations.
- Have fun, be passionate and show it!
- Act with integrity and respect in all relationships.
- Communicate openly and appreciate the efforts of others.
- Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
- Strive for excellence in what we do every day!
Are you ready to join one of Cincinnati’s Top Workplaces? Our employees love working here because of our environment, which is driven by our company mission and core values. If you have the right qualifications and thrive in a fun and fast-paced environment, we have a great opportunity for you to grow with us!
