Production Supervisor

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Production Supervisor to lead and manage our production team. The ideal candidate will ensure that daily production goals are met while maintaining high quality standards and adherence to safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to achieve daily production goals, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan, assign, and monitor work activities to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Foster communication and collaboration between shifts and across departments.
• Collaborate with various teams to resolve production challenges and enhance workflow.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and skills.
• Monitor production schedules, equipment downtime, and scrap rates, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and communicate process improvements to management.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Review employee attendance and payroll-related information for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports and shift documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Schedule

The work schedule is from 2:45 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with an expectation of 5 to 6 hours of overtime each week.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $52,000.00 - $60,320.00 per year. Employees working 2nd shift receive a $1.00 per hour shift premium.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • 1st Year: Accrue PTO at 6 hours per month beginning on your hire date, up to a maximum of 8 days.
  • 2nd–3rd Years: 8 days annually.
  • 4th–5th Years: 13 days annually.
  • 6th–9th Years: 18 days annually.
  • 10+ Years: 23 days annually.
  Additional PTO may be negotiated based on experience and qualifications.
• Weekly Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Paid Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits – Additional voluntary insurance options are available.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance – provides all eligible employees with a $10,000 company-paid life insurance policy during their employment.

This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Pittsfield, MA.