Production Supervisor - 2nd shift

Production Supervisor For 2nd Shift

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Production Supervisor for 2nd Shift specializing in Plastic Injection Molding to lead our manufacturing team. In this role, you're responsible for leading daily operations within the plastic injection molding and assembly operations within the operations department to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production of automotive components. This role supervises hourly production associates/operators, coordinates with maintenance, mezz and quality teams, and ensures compliance with automotive quality standards, safety requirements, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support hourly production employees.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and efficiency targets.
• Monitor injection molding processes, machine performance, scrap, and cycle times.
• Enforce standardized work, work instructions, and process control plans.
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Address production issues, downtime, quality concerns, and labor challenges in real time.
• Partner with Maintenance on troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and mold changes.
• Coordinate with Quality on inspections, containment activities, corrective actions, and audits.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings, hand-offs, and daily production reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and scrap reduction.
• Ensure accurate documentation including production records, scrap reports, and downtime tracking.
• Enforce company policies and procedures related to attendance, discipline, safety, and performance management.
• Train, coach, and develop team members; assist with onboarding and cross-training.
• Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventative actions (CAPA).
• Enforce OSHA and always company safety standards.
• Conduct safety talks, audits, and incident investigations as required.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of injection molding equipment.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Maintain an acceptable level of part quality based on instructions from Quality Control Department.
• Respond to complaints of substandard quality parts; make necessary corrections to processing conditions to correct for part defects; review shop floor prior to start of your shift; schedule periodic spot checks as needed to ensure all production is at an acceptable quality level; make suggestions to improve on part quality or on quality consistency; notify quality control manager of any problems which can be corrected; make sure all machine conditions are recorded and reacted to for unstable and out of control conditions; ensure all process changes are documented; participate in LPA's.
• Maintain an efficient level of productivity using established standards as guides.
• Submit the required amount of cost savings ideas per year.
• Start-up presses after mold changes, cycle interruptions or production, cycle interruptions or production, start-up shift with same guidelines.
• Be capable of starting up or shutting down the plant properly.
• It is the responsibility of all employees to take corrective action for all nonconforming items identified by the employee.
• Maintain overall Shop 6S and an 85% minimum 6S score in assigned area.
• Participate in Kaizens with Lean/CI Specialist and help implement improvements.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required' Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred; two to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred).
• Prior experience in plastic injection molding strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949, SPC, PPAP, control plans).
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with production metrics, downtime tracking, and continuous improvement tools.
• High energy and experience in inspiring and motivating cross-functional teams.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Standing, walking, and lifting are required throughout the shift.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or off shifts as needed to support production.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance