1st Shift Production Supervisor
Position Overview
The Senior Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities to ensure operational targets for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved. This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s Safety Program, identifying and addressing safety concerns, and driving Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
The Senior Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production activities to ensure operational targets for safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery are consistently achieved. This role plays a key part in supporting the company’s Safety Program, identifying and addressing safety concerns, and driving Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise molding and secondary production line setups, ensuring production starts on schedule.
- Oversee all production activities during assigned shifts, maintaining a strong presence on the floor and assuming full responsibility in the absence of the Production Manager.
- Maintain established business standards for productivity, quality, and delivery performance.
- Monitor and report daily production metrics, including material usage, scrap, downtime, and efficiency.
- Update ERP systems as required to ensure accurate data tracking.
- Report equipment issues promptly to the appropriate department and Production Manager.
- Coordinate with Quality Control to uphold quality standards and implement corrective actions when necessary.
- Partner with the Production Manager on personnel management, including hiring, training, scheduling, vacation/timecard approvals, and overtime planning.
- Assist with the development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and work instructions.
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of operating systems and production processes.
- Track and analyze molding and secondary production statistics, including scrap rates and labor hours.
- Facilitate communication across shifts and functional areas to ensure smooth operations.
- Promote and enforce safety protocols, ensuring all required training is up to date and compliant.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in plastic injection molding or a related manufacturing industry.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional technical or leadership training preferred.
- Proven ability to supervise, coach, and motivate teams to achieve performance goals.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality standards.
- Ability to manage shifting priorities and handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Machining experience a plus.
- Strong knowledge of secondary equipment operation and maintenance.
- Familiarity with common plastic molding defects and their causes.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (DELMIAWorks preferred).
Personal Attributes
- Team-oriented with a collaborative leadership style.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining focus on customer requirements and deadlines.
- Safety-conscious and committed to fostering a secure work environment.
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Posted: 8/8/2025 2:40:38 PM
Type: Permanent
Salary: $30.00 – $32.00
Category: Industrial
Department:
Location: Hudson NH
Ardent Office: Marlborough
Job ID: JC414616730
