Production Supervisor (South Boston)

Role Description

Position:

Production Supervisor Company:

American Bath Group (ABG) Location : South Boston, VA Shift : 2nd Shift (4:00 PM – ~2:00 AM) Reports To : Plant Manager

ABOUT ABG American Bath Group (ABG) is a leading North American manufacturer of bathware products serving residential, multifamily, hospitality, and e-commerce channels. ABG operates more than 35 manufacturing facilities and 15 distribution locations across North America and is a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners.

ABG operates with a founder-led, execution-driven culture built around measurable performance, operational accountability, and disciplined growth. At the plant level, supervisors are given: Real authority and ownership Clear KPI expectations Direct visibility into performance outcomes Exposure to multi-line composite manufacturing Advancement pathways across a multi-plant network

This is a performance environment. Leaders who deliver results are given runway.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Production Supervisor – Lower Building (LRTM) will stand up and stabilize a brand-new second shift by installing disciplined manufacturing leadership, delivering defined KPI performance, and building a cross-trained, accountable team capable of operating independently within 12 months. This role operates within

Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM)

manufacturing.

Light Resin Transfer Molding (LRTM)

is a closed-mold fiberglass composite process in which dry reinforcement (fiberglass mat or fabric) is placed into a mold, resin is injected under controlled pressure, and the part cures inside the mold to produce structurally consistent, cosmetically controlled composite products.

The process requires: Resin ratio and material usage discipline Cure-cycle awareness Mold handling precision Standard work adherence Strong math literacy and documentation rigor

This is

cell-based composite manufacturing — not continuous flow automation. This is not a turnaround of broken process. The process exists. The shift does not.

This leader will be the highest-ranking authority on site during second shift and must operate with independent judgment, production rigor, and cultural steadiness.

CORE MANDATE

Within 12 months, this leader must: Launch and stabilize a new second shift Deliver ~50 parts per shift (scaling with production plan) Maintain ≥98% quality Sustain 98–99% on-time shipment alignment Achieve defined MHPU labor productivity targets Reduce turnover to ≤25% (aspirational 8–10%) Implement cross-training coverage across the shift Ensure the shift functions independently without day-shift rescue Success equals stability + predictability + metric discipline.

YEAR ONE CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS 1. Shift Launch & Stabilization Onboard and train 11–15 initial team members (scaling upward) Install norms and expectations early Execute effective hot handoff from first shift Establish standard work adherence Prevent “night shift drift” 2. Production & KPI Discipline Deliver consistent output (~50 parts per shift) Sustain ≥98% quality Maintain shipment alignment Hit MHPU targets Control scrap and rework within plant thresholds 3. Labor & Cultural Stability Reduce turnover below 25% Install skill matrix and cross-training redundancy Maintain documentation rigor Lead across culturally diverse workforce with approachability 4. Operational Discipline Enforce standard work Lead structured root cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone) Maintain resin/material usage accuracy Plan shift execution prior to production start

WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT Not retail or food-service leadership transitioning into manufacturing Not a theoretical Lean practitioner without floor ownership Not a turnaround executive Not a hands-off delegator Not an ego-driven “know-it-all” Not someone requiring constant oversight

This role fails when leadership is unapproachable, administratively weak, or resistant to standard work.

LEADERSHIP PROFILE — OPERATOR / STABILIZER (WITH BUILD CAPACITY) Behavioral Profile: Floor-present and visible Calm under stress Low ego, high accountability Willing to escalate when necessary Structured and paperwork-disciplined Culturally adaptable Operating Tempo: Daily KPI tracking Pre-shift planning discipline Immediate correction of deviations Clear shift communication

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required: Manufacturing leadership experience (production environment) Direct supervision of hourly workforce KPI literacy (Output, Quality %, MHPU, Throughput) Ability to operate independently on second shift Preferred: Composites, fiberglass, FRP, LRTM, vacuum infusion, or similar Root cause tools (5 Whys, Fishbone) Bilingual (English/Spanish) Not Required: Full P&L ownership Multi-site leadership Deep industry tenure (transferable manufacturing acceptable)