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From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers. Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

3rd Shift Production Supervisor Location: Ravenna, Ohio Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday Night - Friday Morning Hours: 10:45 PM - 7:15 AM (8-hour shift with 30-minute unpaid meal break) Position Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead our overnight production operations. This role is responsible for overseeing shift activities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring a safe, productive, and quality-focused work environment. The Production Supervisor serves as a key leader within the manufacturing team, providing direction, coaching, and support to production operators and material handlers.

The successful candidate will be accountable for shift performance, employee development, safety compliance, product quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. Our 3rd Shift team plays a critical role in plant operations by starting up the facility each Sunday evening and concluding their weekly production schedule early Friday morning. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise the daily activities of production operators and material handlers in accordance with the production schedule.

Drive achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, environmental compliance, quality, housekeeping, productivity, and operational efficiency. Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving activities. Address and resolve production, quality, safety, and personnel issues that arise during the shift.

Make decisions regarding nonconforming materials, product disposition, rework, recycling, and grade change procedures. Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with safety standards, housekeeping expectations, operating procedures, and work instructions. Manage plant start-up and shutdown activities and ensure smooth operation of manufacturing processes throughout the shift.

Partner closely with Maintenance to ensure critical utility systems remain operational, including: Electrical power systems Pneumatic systems Cooling water systems Demineralized water systems Instrument air systems Waste gas treatment systems RTO systems and related equipment Train and develop new and existing employees, managing skill development plans and job certifications. Coordinate employee schedules, attendance, overtime, and time-off requests. Maintain and distribute operational documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Prepare and communicate shift performance reports to management and provide feedback to team members. Facilitate effective shift handoffs and ensure operational continuity between crews. Ensure compliance with all company policies, ethical standards, and applicable health, safety, environmental, and employment regulations.

Recommend and support process improvements that enhance safety, efficiency, and product quality. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Uphold the principles of Jeong-Do Management and the company Code of Ethics.

Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills Required Qualifications High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent. Minimum 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience, preferably within a compounding, plastics, chemical, or process manufacturing environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively manage conflict and build strong working relationships. Knowledge of manufacturing, production, shipping, and inventory processes.

Understanding of applicable OSHA, NFPA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint). Ability to read, analyze, troubleshoot, and respond to operational issues.

Comfortable working with manufacturing technology, scheduling systems, and inventory management software. Understanding of standard engineering and process measurement units (meters, kilograms, liters, bar, Celsius, etc.). Strong mathematical aptitude, including rates, ratios, percentages, and data interpretation

Ability to use hand tools, powered tools, and manufacturing equipment safely. Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work overtime as needed to support business operations.

Why Join Us. This is an opportunity to lead a highly engaged production team in a growing manufacturing environment where safety, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement are valued every day. You'll play a critical role in driving operational performance while developing employees and contributing to the long-term success of the facility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.