Production Supervisor

Judge Direct Placement is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Supervisor to lead production operations on an assigned shift. This role is available 12-hour night or day shift operating on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule. New hires will initially train on an 8-hour day shift before transitioning to their assigned schedule. The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency while overseeing production personnel, scheduling, training, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to manage workforce and production priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Supervise daily production activities and deploy personnel effectively to meet production, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Prioritize production schedules, monitor productivity, and ensure production goals are achieved.
• Schedule, assign, and manage employee attendance while coordinating staffing coverage and operator allocation.
• Support cross-training initiatives and optimize machine and operator scheduling.
• Train, mentor, and develop production employees while supporting career development and training requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching sessions, and corrective action processes as needed.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and work orders, ensuring operators understand production requirements.
• Manage production processes according to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and facilitate necessary changes.
• Oversee cleanroom pack-out and pack-in operations.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and shift reports.
• Collaborate with quality teams to investigate non-conforming products, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve operational and personnel issues while promoting teamwork and employee engagement.
• Coordinate effectively with Human Resources regarding employee-related matters.
• Conduct new hire orientations and oversee onboarding and training activities.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Authorize production cells for operation and ensure readiness for production.
• Maintain high quality standards within molding and automation operations.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety regulations, ensuring safety remains the top priority.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience (preferably plastic injection molding or other contract manufacturing), including supervisory or leadership responsibilities.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes, scheduling, quality systems, and workplace safety.
• Experience managing employee performance, training, and development.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule after completing training.