An established advanced plastic manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor – 1st Shift to lead day-shift production operations and ensure efficient execution of manufacturing programs. This role will oversee production personnel responsible for delivering high-quality molded components while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards across manufacturing operations.
The Production Supervisor will play a key leadership role in guiding daily production activities, mentoring production staff, and ensuring consistent operational performance. This position works closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations leadership to meet production goals while maintaining alignment with organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Production Leadership:
- Lead and supervise production team members during first shift operations, providing coaching, direction, and performance feedback.
- Schedule and assign work to production personnel to meet production schedules and operational priorities.
- Coordinate daily production activities and ensure resources are aligned to achieve throughput, quality, and efficiency targets.
- Ensure team members are properly trained in manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, and safe equipment operation.
- Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support department housekeeping standards and ensure the work environment remains organized and safe.
- Participate in hiring, disciplinary actions, and promotion recommendations for production team members.
- Prepare performance evaluations and assist in establishing employee development goals aligned with business objectives.
Technical Oversight:
- Provide hands-on support with machine set-ups, adjustments, and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Ensure production equipment is operating within specified parameters to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Coordinate tool repairs and modifications with the tool room and engineering teams.
- Ensure production activities follow established ISO standards and manufacturing procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, procedures, and equipment performance to enhance productivity and quality.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Provide clear shift updates and communicate operational performance to plant leadership.
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, and operations teams to resolve production issues and support process improvements.
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding expectations, production goals, and operational changes.
- Support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and product quality.
- Ensure alignment between production execution and company production schedules.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Injection molding experience preferred
- Prior manufacturing leadership or supervisory experience required
- Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and team facilitation abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Experience supervising production teams and maintaining shift reporting
- Strong commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
- Experience working within ISO or structured manufacturing procedures preferred
