Job Description

Job Details: Level: Management,

Job Location: Gorilla Glue Tri County - Sharonville, OH 45241,

Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree,

Job Shift: 3rd Shift,

Job Category: Manufacturing, At The Gorilla Glue Company, we're passionate about building strong brands with an exceptional team of employees. For more than 15 years, we've been recognized as a Top Workplace because of our commitment to a culture that empowers, engages, and connects people.

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.

We're seeking a Production Supervisor to lead our off shift Gorilla Glue Filling (GGF) manufacturing operations. The level of hire (Production Supervisor or Senior Production Supervisor) will be determined based on the candidate's experience, leadership background, and demonstrated capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, driving operational excellence, and creating a safe, engaged, and high-performing work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership for production team members and support personnel.
• Foster a culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop employees while building bench strength for future growth.
• Conduct performance discussions, support employee development, and address performance concerns as needed.
• Lead shift communication and ensure alignment across departments and shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Quality, Safety, Planning, Inventory, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor key performance indicators and support achievement of operational goals.
• Lead and support change initiatives and help teams successfully adapt to new processes and technologies.

Schedule Expectations

• The Production Supervisor takes ownership for meeting operational objectives by leading from the front, fostering team engagement, and supporting production capacity requirements during active production schedules, including working extended hours or overtime as needed.
• Core working hours for this role are starting Monday night through Friday night (into Saturday morning) approximately 9 pm - 5 am.
• Supervisors are required to work all overtime required of their team.

Qualifications: What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing, production, packaging, distribution, or industrial environment.
• Strong coaching, communication, and employee development skills.
• Ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining a positive and engaging work environment.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in liquid chemical adhesive filling, and packaging operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of process controls, quality requirements, and continuous improvement principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Leveling Considerations: Candidates may be considered for a Senior Production Supervisor designation based on:

• Depth and breadth of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience leading larger teams or multiple operational areas.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives and process improvements.
• Ability to influence broader operational strategy and organizational effectiveness.

Core Values

Adhere to The 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 effort of others.
• Embrace knowledge, growth and change.
• Strive for excellence in what we do every day!