Supervisor

Summary

The Production Supervisor oversees daily production activities in a plastics extrusion manufacturing environment, leading a team to meet production goals. This role involves supervising production operators and material handlers, providing coaching and training, ensuring safety and quality standards, and supporting efficient workflow.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Shift Supervision & Leadership
• Supervise and support production operators and material handlers during designated shift.
• Ensure work assignments are understood and executed according to the production plan.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and feedback to employees.
• Aid in training employees on equipment, procedures, and safety.
• Set an example for employees.
• Escalate issues to the appropriate member of management when needed.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
• Participate in safety inspections and correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Production Execution
• Oversee extrusion lines and downstream equipment.
• Ensure machines are properly set up and adjusted.
• Support changeovers, startups, and shutdowns.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and coordinate with supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Identify areas for process improvement and lead initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Troubleshooting & Support
• Assist operators with process or equipment issues.
• Cookordinate maintenance and repair of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Make basic equipment adjustments.
• Administrative Duties
• Record production data, scrap, downtime, and labor.
• Update shift logs and communicate issues.
• Provide input on employee performance.
• Monitor timekeeping to ensure employees’ timecards are accurate.
• Return all documents and respond to requests and emails from management in a timely manner and by the deadlines set forth.
• Communicate regularly with their team to ensure proper information is documented.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises anywhere from 1-25 employees within the production department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Under the direction and guidance of HR, responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a supervisor in a manufacturing environment.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Understanding of quality control standards and safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and generate reports.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in production management software and ERP systems.
• Extrusion manufacturing experience.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Frequently required to talk, hear, walk, sit, and stand. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Continually works near moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes, airborne particles or toxic chemicals. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Health & Safety Requirements

Perform job functions in a safe manner. Wear all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by Company policy for the job being performed. Know and follow established job-specific and facility wide safety and health procedures and rules. Actively participate in safety and health training and demonstrate competency based on training received. Brings safety and health issues, unsafe acts, and safety suggestions to management’s attention or correct those you can upon observation.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Benefits

Multiple benefit plans to choose from based on you and/or your family’s needs, beginning the 1st of the month following date of hire. 401(k) eligibility after 90 days. Vacation and Holiday pay Training opportunities And much more!

Equal Opportunity

TeMa North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.