Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

About the role

US Farathane is seeking an experienced 2nd Shift Production Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support hourly production employees.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor injection molding processes, machine performance, scrap, and cycle times.
• Enforce standardized work, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Address production issues, downtime, quality concerns, and labor challenges in real time.
• Partner with Maintenance on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and mold changes.
• Cook with Quality on inspections, containment activities, corrective actions, and audits.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, hand-offs, and daily production reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and scrap reduction.
• Maintain accurate documentation including production records, scrap reports, and downtime tracking.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to attendance, discipline, safety, and performance management.
• Train, coach, and develop team members; assist with onboarding and cross-training.
• Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).
• Enforce OSHA and always company safety standards.
• Conduct safety talks, audits, and incident investigations as required.
• Maintain proper use of PPE and safe operation of injection molding equipment.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Maintain an acceptable level of part quality based on instructions from Quality Control Department.
• Respond to complaints of substandard quality parts; make necessary corrections to processing conditions to correct for part defects; review shop floor prior to start of your shift; schedule periodic spot checks as needed to ensure all production is at an acceptable quality level; make suggestions to improve on part quality or on quality consistency; notify quality control manager of any problems which can be corrected; make sure all machine conditions are recorded and reacted to for unstable and out of control conditions; ensure all process changes are documented; participate in LPA's.
• Maintain an efficient level of productivity using established standards as guides.
• Submit the required amount of cost savings ideas per year.
• Start-up presses after mold changes, cycle interruptions or production, start-up shift with same guidelines.
• Be capable of starting up or shutting down the plant properly.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective action for all nonconforming items identified by the employee.
• Maintain overall Shop 6S and an 85% minimum 6S score in assigned area.
• Participate in Kaizens with Lean/CI Specialist and help implement improvements.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required.
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred; two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Prior experience in plastic injection molding strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, SPC, PPAP, control plans).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production metrics, downtime tracking, and continuous improvement tools.
• High energy and experience in inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a warehouse and manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb stairs and access to dock areas, trailers, and warehouse platforms.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach to inspect materials, packaging, and shipments.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to operate or safely oversee operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, and material handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity to handle shipping documentation, labels, scanners, and inventory systems.
• Ability to visually inspect materials, labels, and finished goods for accuracy and damage.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, bills of lading, computer screens, and handheld devices.
• Ability to hear and respond to forklift alarms, dock signals, and verbal communication in a noisy environment.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, and high visibility apparel.
• Ability to work environments with temperature variations, dust, and industrial noise.
• Ability to respond to urgent shipping issues, including extended hours of off shift support as needed.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse and manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, forklifts, and moving equipment.
• Standing, walking, and lifting required throughout the shift.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or off shifts as needed to support customer demand.

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