Job Description
Company Overview American Bath Group is a leading manufacturer in the bath and shower industry, with a broad North American footprint and a portfolio that includes some of the most recognized brands in the category. The Salem, OH facility is part of the recently acquired American Standard division—representing a key strategic investment and a major focus area for operational integration, performance improvement, and long-term growth. The Opportunity American Bath Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to play a critical role in stabilizing and strengthening shop floor execution within the newly acquired Salem operation. This facility is in an important transition phase—integrating into the broader organization while working to elevate production performance, improve consistency, and establish stronger operating discipline. The environment combines the complexity of a legacy operation with the expectations of a scaled, performance-driven manufacturing network. This role is designed for a hands-on leader who can step into that environment, bring structure and accountability, and help translate production goals into daily execution on the floor. This role operates in a high-intensity ramp environment. During the initial phase, supervisors should expect extended workweeks (typically 55–65+ hours, including 12-hour shifts and up to 6 days/week) as the operation stabilizes. Immediate control of the operation should not be expected. Success requires full commitment — this is not a role that can be balanced with other professional obligations. Success in Year One Success in this role will be defined by the ability to improve production consistency, strengthen accountability, and help the plant deliver materially better output and labor performance during this integration phase. In the first year, the Production Supervisor will be expected to help the plant sustain stronger hourly throughput, improve shift-level output in key production areas, reduce dependence on overtime, improve schedule adherence, and drive measurable reductions in defects, rework, and repair. Success will also include helping stabilize workforce performance and installing the operating rhythms needed to support a more disciplined, integrated manufacturing operation. The Mandate The mandate is straightforward: lead from the floor, create structure, and drive execution in a transitioning operation. This supervisor will be responsible for translating production expectations into hourly behavior on the floor—reinforcing standards, managing performance in real time, and helping bring consistency to a plant that is aligning with new expectations and systems. The role requires someone who can balance firmness and credibility—holding people accountable while building trust across a workforce that includes both long-tenured employees from the legacy operation and newer team members. Year One Critical Outcomes The most important outcomes for this role include: Sustaining stronger hourly throughput in packing and improving shift output in key production areas Helping increase plant output toward a 300+ units/day operating target Reducing man-hours per unit and lowering overtime dependency Improving schedule adherence through stronger daily execution discipline Establishing consistent hour-by-hour accountability on the floor Building workforce performance visibility and follow-through mechanisms Reducing defects, rework, and repair Improving consistency and stability across shifts Driving adoption of daily huddles, training/certification tracking, process audits, and production follow-up routines within the first six months Why This Role Is Hard This role is hard because the environment is real—and requires sustained personal commitment. Leaders must operate effectively under extended hours, high ambiguity, and limited short-term control, especially in the first months. The role requires both physical presence and mental endurance to push through instability before systems and teams stabilize. Leadership Profile The strongest candidates will be highly visible, hands-on manufacturing leaders who are energized by building structure in evolving environments. They lead from the floor, not from behind a desk. They are comfortable setting standards, coaching in real time, addressing performance issues directly, and maintaining urgency in fast-moving environments. This role requires someone who can help bridge legacy ways of working with new expectations—bringing consistency, discipline, and follow-through while building trust with the team. Experience Requirements