Production Supervisor

Why FUCHS? Because Your Success Moves Us.

At FUCHS, we believe inempowering peopleto grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built ontrust, respect, integrity, and creativity, and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact. When you join FUCHS, you're not just taking a job, you're launching a career.

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year, but actual salary will vary depending upon a new hire's experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Work Schedule

This position is for 2nd Shift, with working hours from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Flexibility may be required to support production needs, including occasional overtime and willingness to work weekends as needed.

Your Responsibilities:

At FUCHS, we're committed to operational excellence, safety, and continuous improvement. We're seeking a proactive and experienced Production Supervisor to lead our afternoon shift operations at the Harvey South Plant. This role is essential in driving production performance, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.

• Oversee daily production activities on 2nd shift, including scheduling, overtime management, and weekend coverage.
• Lead and support Production Leads and Operators in batch manufacturing and container filling.
• Ensure production schedules are met and aligned with plant goals.
• Monitor performance metrics and report progress to the Plant Manager.
• Enforce compliance with safety, environmental, housekeeping (6S), and quality standards.
• Conduct audits of plant processes and implement corrective actions.
• Manage training programs for Production Leads and Operators, including safety and job-specific skills.
• Serve as the primary shift contact for batch progress updates across business units.
• Coordinate basic equipment and facility maintenance with internal teams.
• Oversee inventory control through cycle counts and Kanban systems to minimize downtime.
• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office tools to monitor production, analyze audits, and track performance.
• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate safety updates and operational priorities.
• Review and correct SAP process order movements to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with the laboratory to resolve issues and optimize efficiency.
• Escalate incidents requiring external support or notification as needed.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and provide feedback for development.
• Support order completion across all phases of manufacturing.
• Provide coverage for peer absences and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• Directly supervises 6-8 employees on the 2nd shift at the Harvey South Plant.
• High School diploma required; Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in batch manufacturing.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster a respectful, harassment-free workplace.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and promote teamwork.
• Experience with ISO/TS/IATF standards and lean manufacturing principles (6S, continuous improvement) is highly desirable.

What You'll Get:

• A dynamic, supportive team environment
• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package (details here: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits)
• Career growth in a global company that values your ideas and initiative

Ready to lead with purpose and drive operational excellence?
Apply today and become part of a team that values leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Fuchs Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).

Do you have any questions?Rosalinda Almanza (rosalinda.almanza@fuchs.com) will be more than happy to answer them!