Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion.
As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.
Job Type: Full-time / On-site
Shift + Hours: 2nd Shift – 2pm-10pm
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a Manufacturing Supervisor you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving specialty chemical solutions forward. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.
The Manufacturing Supervisor is a member of the Operations Team reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager. The Manufacturing Supervisor is accountable and responsible for managing departmental safety, development of Manufacturing Leads/Operators, and production. This position implements policies/procedures and ensures safe working conditions exist for Lubrizol employees. The Manufacturing Supervisor ensures that products are produced to the customer specifications and meet quality requirements.
In This Role, You Will:
- Maintain standards for housekeeping and safety.
- Promote safety and safety initiatives to ensure an incident free work environment.
- Be responsible for monitoring the daily production of Manufacturing Operators.
- Be responsible for adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and the manufacture of high-quality products that conform to individual customer specifications.
- Monitor employee productivity, quality, teamwork, attendance and attention to detail. Complete timely employee performance reviews.
- Be responsible for effectively communicating with employees to maintain a healthy and positive working environment.
- Regularly monitor order volume, perform capacity analysis and workforce adjustments to maximize labor utilization and output.
- Investigate non-conformances and customer complaints regarding products and recommends permanent manufacturing improvements to correct and prevent recurrences.
- Monitor manufacturing of customer orders for timely shipment and workforce capacity analysis.
- Manage performance of employee workforce through effective communication and timely performance management.
- Diagnose manufacturing problems and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Plan, promote, and organize training activities related to product quality and Manufacturing Operators.
- Work with other departments to coordinate support activities to keep production operational.
- Have the ability to implement and maintain 5S standards.
- Observe and promote Company standards and policies.
- Support and promote the three (3) Company Pillar: People, Customers and Enterprise Operations.
- Understand current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) in medical device and clean room environment.
- Anticipate the need for materials and supplies required to maintain uninterrupted production for the current and subsequent shift and ensure restocking is accomplished in a timely manner.
Direct Reports:
- Direct supervision of up to 5 Production Leads
- Direct supervision of up to 100 Manufacturing Operators with the assistance of Production Leads.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Successful completion of four-years of high school, or equivalent, plus completion of two years of college or graduation from a two-year technical college with an associate degree.
- Concentration in either manufacturing, operations, engineering, or business management.
- (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Five+ years experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Lean Manufacturing Green or black Belt Certification preferred.
- Experience with data acquisition and mathematical analysis and conclusion. Use and knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
- Able to effectively make and present presentations in both large and small group settings.
- Experience Supervising personnel in a manufacturing setting to include distribution of work, scheduling, training, answering of questions related to work, problem solving, performance management and discipline.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
- Excellent written and verbal communication and effective human interaction skills.
- Flexible to change and possess a high degree of integrity and a “can do” attitude.
- Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
- Able to convert units of measurement, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Strong communication ability, organizational skills, and ability to direct workflow in a busy clean room environment.
- Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
- This physical demand level for this job is considered medium with frequently lifting 10-25 pounds and occasionally lifting up to 50lbs when moving carts of product, moving or lifting bins of raw material and/or product, lifting and moving manufacturing equipment and/or fixtures from floor or shelving to work benches, or moving trays of product in/out of the curing ovens. On occasion employee may be subject to lifting up to 100lbs when moving work benches, chairs, tables and other work station components from work station to work station on the manufacturing floor. Exposure to lifting more than 100 pounds is rare (if ever).
- The employee may frequently be subject to use hands to finger or handle/touch with occasional exposure to static standing/sitting, dynamic standing/walking, pushing/pulling, floor to knuckle lift/lower, knuckle to shoulder lift/lower, shoulder to overhead lift/lower, sustained bending, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach above shoulders or repetitive bending or squatting. The employee will rarely (if ever) be exposed to climbing or balancing.
- The following vision requirements apply: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com
Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. ™ Delivered by You.
For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, has been at the forefront of innovation to enhance everyday life, advance mobility, and make the modern world work better. Our specialty chemistry solutions—from engine oils, performance coatings, and skincare to medical devices and plumbing systems —are powered by the expertise, passion, and commitment of people like you.
We tackle the world’s toughest challenges with science-based solutions, deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture, dedication to safety, and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern world—brought to life by science and, most importantly, delivered by you.
Whether you're in the lab, on the production floor, or in the office, you'll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly, drive results, and contribute to solutions that shape a better, more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Let’s build the future together.
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