Foamhead Manufacturing Supervisor

Role Summary

The Foamhead Supervisor owns the Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Cash (SPQDCC) performance of the Foamhead operation.

This role leads Group Leaders or Team Leaders who guide front-line operators across first- and second-shift activities and ensures consistent execution of the ASD Lean Operating System.

The Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for mechanical equipment and chemical-processing operations, including process monitoring, chemical handling and off-loading, equipment troubleshooting, material preparation, pressing, saw-house activities, and production flow.

The role drives daily management through visual controls, Leader Standard Work, shift communication, labor and time reporting, equipment and process discipline, and structured problem-solving.

Success requires visible shop-floor leadership, strong mechanical aptitude, practical chemical-process knowledge, disciplined schedule execution, and active development of front-line leaders and operators.Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Chemical Process Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical and manufacturing experience accepted.

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role; experience in Foamhead, polyurethane foam, chemical processing, continuous processing, or related manufacturing operations preferred.

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and the ability to lead troubleshooting of production equipment, pumps, piping, valves, presses, saws, material-delivery systems, and related mechanical components.

• Working knowledge of chemical-process control, safe chemical handling and off-loading, process parameters, material interactions, and response to chemical or process deviations.

• Proven ability to lead hourly teams, develop technical skills, and manage timekeeping and attendance processes.

• Strong understanding of safety requirements, quality systems, equipment reliability, process control, and Lean manufacturing principles.

• Excellent communication, conflict-resolution, coaching, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Kronos, ADP, or equivalent timekeeping systems, and ERP production-tracking tools.

• Willingness to work flexible shifts, provide periodic second-shift coverage, respond to mechanical or chemical-process issues, and maintain regular shop-floor presence.Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Operations, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Technology, Chemical Process Technology, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical and manufacturing experience accepted.

• Five or more years of manufacturing experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role; experience in Foamhead, polyurethane foam, chemical processing, continuous processing, or related manufacturing o...