AI use among first-line supervisors of production and operating workers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for first-line supervisors of production and operating workers: 0% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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About the job

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Production Supervisor at our Manufacturing Facility in Louisville , KY .

Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor provides frontline leadership for a manufacturing shift by driving safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while achieving production objectives. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize labor, equipment, and production performance, ensuring operational continuity and continuous improvement. Leads and develops hourly employees, promotes accountability, and resolves operational issues to meet business goals. Exercises independent judgment in daily shift operations and influences plant performance through effective execution, communication, and team leadership.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Leadership

Leads and develops 50+ hourly production employees to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance objectives.

Coaches team members to build accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Conducts performance management activities, including work assignments, coaching, performance evaluations, corrective actions, and employee development.

Operations

Directs all production shift activities to maximize productivity while controlling operating costs and maintaining product quality.

Allocates labor and production resources to meet production schedules and changing operational priorities.

Ensures accurate collection, reporting, and communication of production and operational performance data.

Evaluates equipment conditions and partners with maintenance and support functions to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability.

Coordinates effective shift transitions to ensure uninterrupted production and communication across operations.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Champions a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices.

Leads quality initiatives that support plant performance objectives and continuous improvement efforts.

Ensures compliance with applicable food safety and good manufacturing practices where required and promptly escalates food safety concerns.

Continuous Improvement

Identifies operational improvement opportunities and implements actions that improve efficiency, quality, cost, and overall plant performance.

Partners with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.

You Will Love It Here If…

You listen, learn, and evolve

You thrive in a fast-paced environment

You put safety first, always

You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals

You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace

You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

High school diploma or GED.

2+ years of progressive manufacturing experience.

Demonstrated experience leading, developing, coaching, and mentoring high-performing teams.

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, or a related field..

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Experience leading or directing production activities in a manufacturing environment.

Previous experience supervising, coaching, and developing manufacturing employees.

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to analyze problems, make sound operational decisions, and resolve issues effectively.

Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production planning, safety, quality, and continuous improvement principles.

Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining operational excellence.

Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across functional teams.

Competencies

Drives Results – Consistently delivers operational objectives through effective execution, accountability, and performance management.

Develops Talent – Builds team capability through coaching, feedback, and employee development.

Builds Effective Teams – Creates an engaged, collaborative environment focused on shared success.

Decision Quality – Makes timely, well-informed decisions that support safe and efficient operations.

Ensures Accountability – Establishes clear expectations and holds individuals accountable for performance and results.

Optimizes Work Processes – Continuously improves workflows and operational efficiency to enhance business performance.

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range USD $75,900.00 - USD $104,400.00 /A