Alkegen

manufacturing

Supervisor,Production

South Hill, Virginia, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Supervisor, Production at Alkegen. Skills: Production Leadership, Team Supervision, Process Control. Oversee all production processes. Ensure execution of daily production schedules”

What You'll Achieve.

Production output vs. schedule attainment; Scrap and rework rates; First-pass yield; Safety incidents and near-misses; On-time completion of production orders; Labor efficiency per shift

Industry & Context.

manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Hands-on problem solver with ability to make real-time decisions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods across the plant, Ability to lift up to [30–50 lbs] as needed, Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with heat, dust, and noise, 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM schedule, occasional overtime or weekend support, High interaction with hourly workforce and hands-on floor presence required

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

High School Diploma or GED, 3–5+ years of manufacturing experience in a process-driven environment, Minimum 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role

Nice to Have

Associate’s degree or higher, Experience in refractory, casting, ceramics, or similar processes

What You'll Do.

Oversee all production processes

Ensure execution of daily production schedules

Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime

Ensure in-process inspections and final quality checks

Address non-conforming product

Initiate containment and support corrective actions

Maintain proper traceability and production records

and hold accountable a team

Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings

Train employees on standard work

Enforce all plant safety rules

Ensure safe handling of raw materials

Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions

Promote a safety culture and housekeeping standards

Monitor key process variables

Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements

Support Lean initiatives

Drive improvements in yield

Ensure proper staging of materials

Communicate shift performance

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime; Partner with Quality, Engineering, and Shipping to ensure product flow; Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities during shift handoff

Communication Scope

communication skills across shifts and departments

Full Job Description

## Job Requirements **Why Work for Alkegen?** Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! ## **Key Responsibilities** ### **Production Leadership** * Oversee all production processes across the plant during the 4:00 PM – 2:30 AM shift * Ensure execution of daily production schedules across operations such as batching, casting, drying, secondary processing, and finishing * Monitor throughput, bottlenecks (e.g., drying cycles, curing constraints), and labor allocation * Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment downtime and prioritize repairs ### **Quality** * Ensure in-process inspections and final quality checks are completed per control plans * Address non-conforming product, initiate containment, and support corrective actions * Maintain proper traceability and production records ### **Team Supervision & Development** * Lead, coach, and hold accountable a team of operators, leads, and material handlers * Conduct start-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings, including safety and production updates * Train employees on standard work, quality requirements, and safe practices * Monitor attendance, performance, and discipline con

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