Location: Cincinnati,Ohio,United States

Production Support Supervisor

Kao Collins Inc  - Cincinnati, OH (Bond Hill area)

Kao Collins is part of the Kao Corporation, which is a global leader in the personal hygiene, laundry, food, cosmetic, and specialty chemical products. Having been selected among the World´s Most Ethical Companies for 16 consecutive years, we are a company with a purpose and strong corporate values.

At Kao Collins, we formulate and manufacture innovative inkjet inks for high-speed printing, single-pass printing, and wide-format printing using a variety of technologies. We are stretching the limits of what inkjet can print on, like ceramics, textiles and the first water-based ink for flexible film packaging.

Experience the Kao Collins Team:      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpdtoXcj65s

Kao Collins offers:

• Generous PTO / Vacation Plan
• Sick Time, 11-Paid Company Holidays, Floating Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, effective On Your First Day
• 401(k) and Company Match 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Support Supervisor is responsible for overseeing production support operations to ensure materials, processes, and workflows are properly executed to support efficient and accurate production. This role supervises personnel, coordinates daily activities, and ensures compliance with company standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. The supervisor promotes quality, safety, and continuous improvement while supporting on-time production performance. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Supervision & Leadership 

• Lead and maintain an “on floor” presence for the Production Support team. 

• Set priorities, assign work, and monitor daily workflow. 

• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees; identify and address training needs. 

• Conduct performance reviews and provide feedback. 

• Interpret company policies and enforce safety and compliance standards. 

Production Support Operations 

• Oversee label creation, cartridge/container preparation, filling, labeling, and packaging. 

• Ensure support materials meet customer specifications and quality standards. 

• Review batch tickets and troubleshoot discrepancies in finished products. 

• Coordinate activities to ensure production schedules and output targets are met. 

Quality, Compliance & Safety 

• Ensure adherence to GMP, safety policies, and regulatory requirements. 

• Monitor processes to ensure accurate, high-quality production output. 

• Oversee team compliance with operational and safety procedures. 

• Support quality investigations and corrective actions as needed. 

Process Improvement & Coordination 

• Identify and resolve production issues related to scheduling, staffing, equipment, or quality. 

• Collaborate with production, quality, and other departments to resolve operational challenges. 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with company standards.