Grinding Production Supervisor

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Job Purpose Supervise and coordinate daily manufacturing operations on the shop floor to ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards. This role is highly execution-focused, requiring strong leadership, operational discipline, and active involvement in production control, team development, and process stability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Execution

• Supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and output targets.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and operational plans.- Monitor real-time performance and take corrective actions.- Ensure proper use of equipment and production resources.
• Coordinate changeovers and ensure material readiness.
• Monitor inventory levels on the shop floor

1. Shop Floor Leadership

• Lead and supervise production operators and team leaders.- Assign tasks and manage workforce distribution based on production needs.- Promote discipline, accountability, and teamwork on the shop floor.
• Drive performance through clear communication and daily direction.

1. Process Control & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Train employees and ensure standard work compliance
• Identify process inefficiencies and support improvement initiatives.
• Participate in root cause analysis for production issues.- Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices (5S, waste reduction, etc.).

1. Coordination with Maintenance & Support Areas

• Coordinate with Maintenance to ensure equipment availability and quick response to failures.
• Communicate equipment or process issues affecting production.
• Support start-up and stabilization after maintenance interventions.

1. Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet quality standards and specifications.
• Monitor defects and drive corrective actions.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with quality systems.

1. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with EHS standards and company policies.
• Promote safe work practices and proper use of PPE.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective actions.

1. Reporting & Performance Tracking

• Monitor production KPIs (output, efficiency, scrap, downtime).
• Prepare shift reports and communicate performance results.
• Ensure accurate production data entry in systems. Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.