Production Supervisor bei FedPro, Inc.

FedPro, Inc. a subsidiary of FPC International, Inc., is seeking an approachable, LEAN/Six Sigma-minded and solution-focused leader to join our Operations team as the Production Supervisor. In this role, the Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership to daily production operations, driving efficiency, quality, and safety while coaching and developing the team, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring smooth workflow and resource management.

Our Culture: Entrepreneurial, family friendly and great work life balance.  New ideas are encouraged.  Definitely an opportunity to make an impact!  Very collaborative environment.

Location: Warrensville Heights, OH, in-office (4520 Richmond Rd.)

Work Schedule: Day shift (M-F, 8 hours/day), occasional Saturdays

Reports to: Plant Manager (who is located onsite)

Team Dynamics: On a small Operations team overseeing a staff of eight to ten (8-10) Production employees, working alongside the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, Order Management Supervisor, Purchasing Specialist, and Warehouse team. Regularly collaborates with Quality, Product Development, and Maintenance. Coaching, learning and employee development are encouraged.

Travel: None

Certifications: None required

The Ideal Candidate will have: Strong supervisory skills and a mechanical aptitude. Base knowledge of manufacturing practices and several years of manufacturing experience, with Lean Six Sigma and 5S background preferred. An individual who understands KPIs and other metrics, effectively trains and coaches employees, and is motivated to lead a team.

Benefits: We’re a small company but have all the 'big company' benefits to offer including a 401k match, medical, dental, vision, long & short term disability, life insurance, accidental, etc.  We have 10 paid holidays that start immediately and a generous PTO plan that is based off years of service.  We believe in investing in employee growth and as such offer a very generous tuition reimbursement program, online learning, coaching and other trainings as it relates to the role.

Sound Interesting?  Below is more detail about the responsibilities of the role!

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and take a hands-on role in daily operations across two departments, ensuring clear assignments, priorities, and resources are in place.
• Oversee production equipment and workflows, setting and communicating clear daily, weekly, and monthly goals to drive efficiency and meet targets.
• Work alongside the team to coach, train, and develop associates, fostering accountability and a proactive, problem-solving culture.
• Perform routine audits and stay actively engaged on the floor to ensure quality, safety, and process compliance, quickly addressing issues as they arise.
• Manage material flow and inventory accuracy for blending and batching areas, stepping in to operate equipment when needed to keep production running smoothly.
• Serve as a hands-on backup for the blender operator, operating blending equipment when required.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to streamline workflows, reduce waste, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion a safety-first environment by enforcing policies, co-leading the safety committee, and driving initiatives to minimize risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manpower, materials, and equipment while maintaining accurate records and reporting for transparency.
• Hold associates accountable to company policies and performance standards, ensuring consistent, high-quality operations.

Background you’ll need:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• At least four (4) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Two-four (2-4) years’ supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrates problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot production issues.
• Able to work on feet for long periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50-70 lbs.
• LEAN Six Sigma, and 5S direct exposure and involvement

FedPro, Inc. offers benefits, competitive salary, bonus potential, generous vacation, paid holidays, and 401K benefits. FedPro, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

For over 100 years, FedPro has proudly manufactured small batches of products to meet high quality standards. FedPro, Inc.’s portfolio of premium cleaners, thread sealants, PTFE tapes, lubricants and performance chemicals have become the products of choice in the petroleum, plumbing, LP gas, automotive, hardware, household and consumer, and general industrial markets.

Find out more at our parent company website: https://www.fpcintl.com/

Why apply to this role:

Ability to have a great work/life balance and make an impact with a collaborative team.  We encourage employee growth and welcome new ideas as we’re an entrepreneurial company!