Shift Production Supervisor

Libbey
Libbey

People & HR, Operations

Toledo, OH, USA

Posted on Jul 3, 2026
The Shift Production Supervisor directly supervises operating personnel on shift at Libbey’s Toledo, OH Manufacturing facility. This includes shift associates who work in the areas of Forming, Forming Select, Carton Assembly, Palletizer, and skilled trades shift workers.Libbey is a 24/7 production facility. Our Production Supervisors work rotating 12 hour shifts (6-6); rotation is every 2 weeks (2 weeks on days, 2 weeks on nights, etc.). RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervise operating personnel during a production run to maintain safety, expected outgoing quality levels and to meet expected productivity standardsDirect hourly Forming personnel during changeover and during the maintenance phase of production run after the shop ramps up from changeoverCoordinate the proper setup and operation of support production equipment such as labelers, tape sealers, vacuum unloaders, etc. to meet customer requirementsVerify and reconcile all production records utilized to coordinate item, carton, and color changes to satisfy production schedule requirementsAct on direction given by Lead Supervisor to address safety, quality, productivity, personnel, or any other issue requiring attentionAssist the Lead Supervisor in making personnel assignments to satisfy production requirementsProvide and direct the training efforts of shift personnel & evaluate individual performanceCoordinate the requisition of materials from the storeroomAssist the Lead Supervisor when directed to help with administrative tasks on shiftRelieve the Lead Supervisor for day-to-day vacancies and vacation periodsIdentify and lead activities that simplify and continuously improve methods and processes, through the creation of standard work or standard operating procedures REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS HS Diploma required; Associate degree preferred3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including holidays and weekends Demonstrated use of structured problem-solving skillsSix Sigma, Shainin, or Lean experience preferredBroad based engineering knowledge and excellent computer skills including CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks), MS Word, Excel, Visio, and ProjectExperience with using Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), and various Statistical Data Analysis toolsDemonstrated success in establishing collaborative relationshipsExperience working with engineering and operations on cross-functional projects, facilitating process improvements, ability to streamline/develop and roll-out new processes COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Take Control: ask for the direction and support you need to attain mastery of your objectives and ownership of your professional development.Be Engaged & Committed: lean in to learn, engage, and contribute, resulting in increased performance and personal satisfaction from your work.Be Accountable: hold yourself responsible for achieving your goals and successfully executing against the organization's initiatives.Continuous Improvement Mindset: act with curiosity, proactively identifying and implementing changes to enhance work processes and outcomes. Consistently seek opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and overall effectiveness.Lead & Develop: Coach, mentor and motivate team members to drive high levels of productivity and achievement. Inspire and empower others to achieve organizational goals and be innovative in a safe environment. Drive engagement by fostering open communication and collaboration.Plan & Execute: Manage work effectively, setting clear performance expectations and holding yourself and team members accountable for outcomes. Actively monitor performance, providing clear and concise feedback. Act with fairness and integrity in all situations.