Scope of Position

Our client is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead hourly production teams in a high-volume blow molding manufacturing environment. This position plays a key role in driving safety, quality, productivity, and labor utilization across all phases of container manufacturing on a rotating 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

The Production Supervisor will partner with Production, Operations, and plant leadership to manage shift performance, resolve production and quality issues, and support continuous quality improvement (CQI) objectives. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, manufacturing supervisory experience, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions that keep the shift safe, efficient, and on target.

Responsibilities

Shift Leadership & People Management

• Supervise hourly employees engaged in all phases of blow molded container manufacturing.
• Exercise authority and independent judgment on hiring, transfers, promotions, discipline, rewards, and resolution of employee concerns in line with established policies and practices.
• Lead personnel training, development, and performance management for the shift.
• Review and authorize accurate time records for all employees on the shift.
• Manage temporary staffing assignments to achieve plant production and labor objectives.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Understand, follow, and enforce all safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Resolve production and resulting quality problems that occur on the shift, performing frequent checks of product quality.
• Participate in job safety training and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain shift security, inventory control, and high standards of housekeeping.

Production Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals, recommending or directing personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes as needed.
• Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs.
• Assist Production, Operations, and Plant Management in reviewing shift operations and recommending changes to staffing, equipment, and procedures.
• Oversee warehousing and control of raw materials for the shift.
• Execute leader standard work on a daily basis.

Communication & Documentation

• Provide shift documentation on decisions, issues, actions, and status updates to support compliance and continuous quality improvement.
• Attend production and safety meetings and conduct all shift meetings as required.
• Assist with physical inventories in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with employees, peers, vendors, and customers.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree and/or related operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and operations experience, required.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operations supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of hourly production teams.
• Experience in blow molding, plastics, or packaging manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with managers, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and delivering exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry assignments through to completion within established guidelines and practices.
• Collaborative team player who proactively contributes to group objectives.
• Proficient computer and typing skills.
• Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.