Production Supervisor (2nd shift)

About the Company

IPS Corporation is a global, market-leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes. Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast-growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing.

Today our industry-leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer-focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world-class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain. IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe, and China supporting sales to over 85 countries. IPS Corporation is a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners, a private investment management firm with approximately $36 billion in capital under management.

About the Role

Based in Hartsville, TN, this key bilingual (Spanish/English) leadership role will cover 2nd shift Production Supervisor responsibilities for Mixing, Filling, and Production. Reporting to the WeldOn Operations Manager, this leader will oversee manufacturing processes and daily operations across multiple functions (Compounding/Mixing and Production). They will set and drive production goals to meet daily production schedules, quality standards, and safe work practices while collaborating across functional areas to ensure customer and business needs are met. This role involves encouraging and enabling the team while holding employees accountable for individual and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Meet manufacturing goals by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Maintain workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Complete production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries.
• Maintain quality by establishing and enforcing organizational quality standards.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests.
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Resolve personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; and recommending action.
• Adhere to all standard and specialized PPE requirements at all times.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university preferred or equivalent manufacturing work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, both written and verbal.
• Experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation.
• Experience with financial planning and strategy, as well as tracking budget expenses preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to identify operational deficiencies through data and drive improvements using internal tools.
• Ability to deliver sustainable results that align with Company and functional priorities.
• Ability to build trust and strong working relationships across the team.
• Ability to effectively communicate goals, priorities, changes, instructions, safety, and other key messages.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Experience working in JD Edwards E1.
• Additional experience with production planning, controls, and instrumentation.

Schedule

2nd shift: 1:15 PM to 10:00 PM

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move items or boxes up to 30 pounds.