Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Shift Supervisor to direct plant manufacturing operations and shift personnel in a climate controlled environment. This role is responsible for driving safety, product quality, and throughput across all work centers while optimizing manpower, machinery, and material flow to meet operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership & Field Operations: Direct daily manufacturing and material handling activities. Oversee onboarding, training, performance management, and daily scheduling for hourly production staff.

• Process Optimization: Manage plant work schedules to eliminate downtime, maximize equipment utilization, and ensure adherence to established production standards.

• Production & Data Reporting: Ensure accurate, real-time job tracking and data logging within the plant's ERP/MES reporting systems to support operational decision-making.

• Team Development & Culture: Provide direct leadership and coaching to foster teamwork, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and build technical competency across the shift.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Partner closely with Tooling/Mold Shop, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Scheduling teams to maintain smooth workflow handoffs and customer quality standards.

• Quality & Compliance: Maintain operational records, attendance tracking, and strict adherence to SOPs, safety guidelines, and regulatory quality standards (cGMP).

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of supervisory experience in high-volume manufacturing (plastics, polymer processing, or custom molding background strongly preferred).

• Continuous Improvement: Practical understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles, and production metrics/statistics.

• Operational Knowledge: Strong grasp of production scheduling, preventative maintenance coordination, material handling, and basic manufacturing accounting concepts.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), MES tracking software, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).