2nd Shift Production Supervisor (4x10 Schedule)

Summary of Position

Under general supervision, trains and supervises hourly employees in the performance of their assigned tasks, which vary in nature and may require skills, to meet established criteria in production, quality and safety while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.

Job Duties & Essential Functions

• Oversees plant production within a designated area by training, evaluating and supervising employees who perform standardized activities and some who are required to be semi‑skilled to skilled in nature to meet customer standards.
• Assists in and may perform troubleshooting of process, equipment, tooling and material issues related to production, maintenance or engineering and reports findings; may also maintain robot programming software.
• Performs basic start‑up and shut‑down of injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ensures compliance with company quality‑assurance policies and established standards (e.g., ISO/TS 16949) by assisting in developing and maintaining work instructions and standard operating procedures to ensure quality products and timely delivery.
• Conducts periodic safety reviews and meetings for assigned employees to promote efficient compliance with company safety policies.
• Oversees accurate shop‑floor reporting to sustain positive inventory control by reviewing timekeeping and production reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Develops short‑term procedures within the department, applying a good working knowledge of practices and procedures to facilitate continuous production.
• Checks production schedules to ensure necessary product is available for processing and optimum efficiency, reporting problems and monitoring corrective action.
• Monitors statistical process control data, quality concerns and other production‑related data, ensuring it is charted using existing quality‑control instructions and procedures to maintain or increase production efficiency.
• Reviews new setup and operation plans to ensure practicality and appropriate manpower to meet projected production schedules.
• Informs supervisor of general operations, workflow and possible constraints affecting the production schedule, maintaining open communication and a proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Facilitates implementation of continuous‑improvement principles (e.g., Kaizen) by leading initiatives, evaluating cost‑effective methods, and promoting a team approach to improving production flow.
• Maintains a motivated and disciplined workforce by informing employees of company policies, procedures and operational changes, utilizing behavior‑modification techniques and providing counseling.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent two‑year program (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of shift‑supervisor/lead experience (or equivalent education).
• 3–5 years of experience working in a plastic injection molding facility (highly preferred).
• Basic processing skills and general knowledge of plastics.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing procedures, operating methods, management practices, quality systems and continuous‑improvement initiatives.

Pay

Salary Range: $63,000.00 – $95,000.00

Schedule

Full‑time, 2nd Shift