Alltrista - Supervisor, Operations, Reedsville, PA

About the role

Alltrista Plastics LLC, a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., is a leading manufacturer of high-volume, precision injection molded parts with five worldwide locations. The company designs and manufactures using proprietary engineering processes, serving markets such as Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and evaluate molding process within documented specifications; make necessary adjustments to ensure prescribed quality and production standards.
• Investigate root cause of severe process shifts and take appropriate corrective action to bring process back within specifications.
• Monitor and evaluate daily production to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.
• Manage production floor responsibilities including timely and efficient mold set-ups and/or changes, manpower utilization, material efficiencies, and documented quality evaluation to meet maximum capabilities.
• Direct and perform real‑time and preventative maintenance on primary and auxiliary equipment within skill level; show proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in the maintenance program.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Staff on maintenance issues beyond the shift team’s skill level to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.
• Direct and perform activity on the shift with respect to preventative maintenance and cleaning of molds; establish communication path with Tooling Team to coordinate repair and maintenance schedules for all tools to ensure efficiency, cavitation, and prolong tool life.
• Use systematic approaches to problem solving and improve the manufacturing process.
• Provide timely, detailed information for shift changes through written and verbal communication.
• Provide timely submission of reports and miscellaneous documentation as required by policy and procedure or as requested by staff.
• Ensure adequate supplies are on hand; order/requisition additional supplies as needed.
• Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees by coordinating with other supervisors, managers, and departments; ensure equitable distribution of work assignments and prioritization for subordinates with follow‑through until completion.
• Provide timely completion and submission of performance reviews and evaluations for subordinates, along with recommendations for corrective actions and promotion potential.
• Provide counseling and/or disciplinary actions, both verbal and written, when required on assigned shift.
• Maintain enforcement and compliance with policy and procedures to ensure results conform to planned/desired results and to maintain a safe working environment.