Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Onsite

Only local candidates will be considered

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing all production and employee activities on an assigned shift. This role ensures safe operations, consistent product quality, and achievement of production targets. The supervisor serves as a hands-on leader who promotes accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production activities to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with specifications

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals and customer deadlines

• Review production and operations reports to identify and resolve manufacturing or maintenance issues

• Conduct routine machine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation

• Develop, update, and enforce standard operating procedures

• Lead and promote a safety-first culture, 5S practices, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Manage raw material blending, including concentrates, additives, and repalletized materials

• Oversee startup and shutdown of extrusion and downstream equipment (pullers, coilers, etc.)

• Identify non-conforming material (NCM), troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions

• Ensure effective shift handovers by clearly communicating priorities, issues, and production status

Required Training & Technical Knowledge

• General safety, housekeeping, and quality standards

• Defect identification and escalation procedures

• PE pipe coiling, unloading, and gasket installation

• Extrusion troubleshooting and mold block setup

• Measurement techniques (wall thickness, O.D., ovality)

• Use of precision tools (micrometers, calipers, O.D. tape)

• Material blending and purge procedures

• Reliable transportation required

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proven supervisory experience including training, coaching, and performance management

• Solid understanding of manufacturing safety and quality practices

• Experience with Lean manufacturing, OSHA 10, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies preferred

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift

• Frequent lifting of 40–50 lbs

• Ability to handle and stack coils up to six feet high

• Frequent manual handling of materials and equipment

Work Environment & PPE

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise and moving machinery

• Variable temperatures depending on conditions and equipment

• Steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, and hearing protection required

Benefits

• 401(k)

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 10 Paid Vacation Days

• 5 Paid Personal Days