Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorIPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor!This role will be based in our plant in Lynchburg, Virginia and report to the Production Manager.Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!Job SummaryAs the Production Supervisor, you will lead night shift manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and cost objectives while supporting employee development and continuous improvement initiatives.This position will be on Night Shift from 6:45 PM to 7:00 AM on a Continental schedule.Principal ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and output targets are achievedExecute production schedules by optimizing labor resources, equipment utilization, and workflowLead shift transition meetings and communicate priorities, performance expectations, and operational updatesMonitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to resolve issues and improve resultsTroubleshoot operational challenges and coordinate with Maintenance, Process Management, and other support teams to minimize downtimeAnalyze production reports, including output, scrap, downtime, and labor performance, to support data-driven decision-makingManage departmental resources, materials, and expenditures while supporting budget and cost-control initiativesMaintain compliance with quality standards, ISO requirements, and operational procedures, ensuring accurate documentation and audit readinessCoach, mentor, and develop production employees through performance management, training, and cross-functional skill developmentSupport recruitment, onboarding, and training activities to build a capable and engaged workforceFoster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and operational excellenceChampion health, safety, and environmental programs by ensuring compliance with company policies, supporting incident investigations, and promoting safe work practicesLead 5S, standard work, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on enhancing safety, quality, productivity, and sustainabilityQualifications & ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent3+ years' experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment, with at least 1 year in a supervisory/lead capacityLean manufacturing experience is strongly preferredKnowledge of Injection Molding including process, raw materials, tooling, and equipment is a huge assetExcellent leadership/coaching, written & verbal communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skillsA solid understanding of computers including Microsoft Office applicationsIPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at View email address on click.appcast.io