Production Supervisor

Overview

Manage shift production in injection/blow molding, lead team, ensure safety, quality, delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• lean manufacturing
• shift management
• operator training
• production scheduling
• first-piece inspection
• metrics monitoring

Tasks

-Drive continuous improvement efforts, including 6S, standard work practices, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. -Lead and sustain the Daily Management System for assigned shift through hands-on coaching and mentoring of plant personnel. -Facilitate effective communication and shift handoffs with other supervisors to maintain operational continuity. -Develop and implement training programs to enhance operator skills and promote cross-training among team members. -Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow. -Direct day-to-day production activities, including material verification, scheduling, and crew assignments. -Enforce adherence to all safety, quality, and housekeeping standards. -Plan and adjust shift staffing to meet business priorities in safety, quality, cost, and customer service. -Support and maintain accurate work instructions and standard operating procedures for injection molding processes. -Conduct first-piece inspections and setup verifications to ensure compliance with specifications. -Investigate safety and quality incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. -Monitor shift performance metrics and address any variances or production issues promptly.

Requirements

• injection molding
• supervisory
• bilingual
• lean
• six sigma
• microsoft office

What You Bring

We are seeking a Production Supervisor who is Bilingual (English/Spanish) to oversee daily shift operations in an injection OR Blow molding manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading and developing production teams, ensuring performance in the areas of Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the floor. -Hands-on experience with injection molding equipment and processes (required). -Ability to meet physical demands, including frequent standing, bending, and lifting. -Minimum of 5-7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. -Bilingual - fluent in English and Spanish (required). -Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. -Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). -Proven ability to identify and resolve production and process issues effectively. -Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma is a plus.

People Also Searched For

Benefits

Benefits: Insurance ( Health, Medical, Dental), PTO, Paid Holidays, and more! Salary: $80k-$90k/yr. Hire Type: Direct Hire

About Sterling Engineering

-Founded in 1969 in Westchester, Illinois, the firm has evolved from a local recruiter to a national engineering and IT staffing company. -They combine engineering consulting and project services with a strong technical recruitment arm. -They deliver managed engineering teams and custom IT solutions for IoT, security, QA automation, and more. -They specialize in serving verticals like energy, utilities, life sciences, food & beverage, and manufacturing.

Sector Specialisms