Production Supervisor (Plastics Division) - 2nd Shift (Horicon)

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for team members on their shift.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 1:30pm – 10:30pm, Monday – Friday
• Overtime: 9am – 2pm on Saturdays when required

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Paid holidays & vacation
• Air-conditioned facility
• Advancement opportunities
• Free on-site health clinic
• On-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Maintains a good understanding of machine functions and troubleshoots problems
• Maintains work area and equipment in a clean, orderly condition; follows prescribed safety regulations
• Works closely with the Plant Manager and other Shift Supervisors to direct and coordinate team activities to meet production goals while maintaining high quality in a time-sensitive environment
• Assembles and dismantles molds as a team
• Conducts mold changes using overhead cranes and rigging
• Uses feedback from Trimmers inspecting product to drive process improvements, reduce scrap, and improve productivity
• Maintains safe and clean operations by adhering to safety procedures and company 6S requirements
• Maintains continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs
• Utilizes computer programs (e.g., Kronos, SAP, ADP) to track employee attendance, hours worked, efficiencies, and other pertinent information
• Understands required machine paperwork and documents actions by completing production and quality logs
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform simple math and measurements
• High attention to detail
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent stooping, bending, squatting, crouching, or reaching above the shoulders
• Frequent use of hands and wrists on both large and small items (e.g., screws, bolts, nuts) to service molds
• Ability to focus and work at a continuous pace for extended periods
• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Ability to efficiently work in a team and coordinate with other departments
• Ability to mentor and develop direct reports and provide hands-on leadership
• Aptitude to take and execute orders efficiently
• Strong safety practices and ability to impart safety awareness within the team
• Demonstrated detail orientation, self-motivation, and ability to multi-task

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred
• Leadership experience required, ideally in a plastics shop
• Rotational molding experience is exceptional
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment preferred

Equipment Operated

• Forklift
• Measurement devices
• Wrenches, screwdrivers, and various other hand tools

Work Environment

The work environment includes occasional exposure to:

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Varying temperatures between 60–100°F
• Loud noise
• Moving machinery parts
• Airborne particles and fumes from production equipment

The plant is climate-controlled, though some areas may be hotter due to machinery.