Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Production Supervisor – Large Pack IBC & Reconditioning IBC:
Manufacturing Operations

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and directing daily manufacturing operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC totes). This position oversees production personnel, coordinates operational activities, monitors performance metrics, and ensures compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, and production requirements.

The Production Supervisor supports all aspects of the manufacturing process, including bottle production, cage manufacturing, assembly operations, packaging, material handling, maintenance coordination, quality assurance, and employee development. This position works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Shipping, and Human Resources to achieve plant objectives while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

The Production Supervisor must demonstrate strong leadership, problem‑solving abilities, decision‑making skills, and the ability to effectively communicate expectations while maintaining a productive and engaged workforce.

• Follow and enforce all Plant Safety Rules and Regulations and participate in safety observations, discussions, near‑miss reporting, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Ensure employees utilize proper PPE at all times.
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Lead safety discussions during startup meetings and shift communications.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards.
• Promote a culture of safety ownership and accountability throughout the facility.

• Responsible for ensuring quality manufactured IBC totes are produced in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Ensure all quality procedures, inspections, and documentation requirements are followed.
• Monitor production processes and address quality concerns as they arise.
• Compliance with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Complete and review manufacturing and quality documentation accurately.
• Communicate internally regarding deviations, nonconforming materials, customer concerns, or production issues.
• Support 6S and Lean Manufacturing practices.

• Verify compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
• Complete required environmental and operational reports as necessary.
• Support environmental stewardship initiatives and waste reduction efforts.

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for all employees regarding Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure production goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Work with the Operations Team to ensure vacancies are covered for planned and unplanned absences.
• Establish and monitor shift performance standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and production.
• Lead employee startup meetings and communicate plant objectives, safety concerns, quality expectations, and operational priorities.
• Enter production data accurately into company systems to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including efficiencies, downtime, inventory, scrap, labor utilization, and overall production performance.
• Update communication boards to keep production personnel informed regarding safety, quality, production, and efficiency metrics.
• Work with team members to improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, reduce downtime, and control repair expenses.
• Promote shop floor organization and plant housekeeping utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies.
• Act as the first point of contact for operators regarding production concerns, equipment issues, or mechanical failures.
• Direct maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Conduct routine production floor observations to ensure adherence to work instructions, safety requirements, and…