Production Shift Supervisor - Injection Molding (Nights)

Production Shift Supervisor – Injection Molding (Nights) Location: Dallas, TX. Reporting to the Production Manager. Responsible for supervising production associates involved in manufacturing PVC injection‑molded products. What you'll do: Lead using the Atkore Business System and Lean Daily Management within your team, utilizing Lean tools for improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Supervise and support injection molding operations, including machine setup, start‑up, shutdown, and troubleshooting. Monitor and optimize cycle times, material usage, and machine efficiency to achieve production goals. Ensure proper material handling to maintain quality standards. Implement cross‑training activities to ensure proper operation of injection molding machines and maximize team flexibility. Coach team members to identify process issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Maintain compliance with safety standards, production schedules, and quality specifications, including dimensional checks and visual inspections. Partner with maintenance for mold changeovers and preventive maintenance. Manage vacation schedules and overtime. Lead by example and live the Atkore values of accountability, teamwork, integrity, respect, and excellence. What you'll bring: High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree preferred. 2-5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Hands‑on experience in injection molding operations strongly preferred, including: Machine setup and parameter adjustments (temperature, pressure, cycle time) Troubleshooting machine and mold issues Understanding of resins and how to process. High energy, strong work ethic, schedule flexibility, and ability to work additional hours based on business needs. Excellent communication and leadership skills, including conflict resolution. Continuous improvement background (GEMBA, 5S, standard work, Kaizen, Kanban, etc.) and passion for growing your Lean experience. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment focused on problem‑solving and continuous improvement. Within 3 months you'll: Complete your Atkore Immersion Program. Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore's Business System through Lean Daily Management and the strategy deployment process. Start supervising your direct team on daily requirements and managing without guidance. Understand safety, quality, delivery, and cost opportunities and start prioritizing improvement needs. Gain an understanding of our products and processes. Follow and modify leader's standard work for daily, weekly, and monthly requirements. Review and sign off on hour‑by‑hour boards, send daily production reports, and facilitate KPI board reviews. Within 6 months you'll: Participate in a Kaizen event relevant to your position. Take full ownership of the shift's Lean Daily Management, including Tier 1 Gemba, and KPI boards. Fully understand how you and your team impact safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC). Lead various training sessions for your team on machine operation, troubleshooting, and quality checks. Partner with safety, quality, and HR to investigate and provide corrective actions for on‑the‑job safety injuries, customer complaints, and employee relations issues. Identify ways to strengthen the team's commitment to Atkore's core values of accountability, teamwork, integrity, respect, and excellence. Coach for performance, behavior, and culture. Within 12 months you'll: Be leading an efficient team that meets or exceeds performance goals for SQDC. Identify gaps and implement counteractions to expected performance. Own formal improvement tracking, including action plans. Create and update reports, training materials, and procedures, as needed. Drive Lean transformation for your shift; initiate and implement projects to improve SQDC. Have meaningful conversations with your direct reports to improve their engagement, alignment, and performance. Have meaningful performance conversations with your direct reports. Pay and Benefits Current pay estimate: USD 66,320 – 91,190. Other compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives. Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental insurance Life insurance Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance 401(k) Paid time off Paid holidays Any leave required under federal, state, or local law Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Atkore International