Plastics Production Supervisor

Plastics Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time (Exempt)

Location:

Tallapoosa, GA

Reports to:

Plastics Production Manager

Job Summary:

The Shift Supervisor leads day-to-day production activities on an assigned shift within a 24/7 plastics

manufacturing operation. This role ensures safe, quality-compliant, and efficient operations by directly

supervising machine operators and production staff, coordinating with other shifts for a seamless handoff,

and driving continuous improvement on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate shift activities for machine operators, technicians, and production staff

to meet safety, quality, and production targets.

• Assign work, monitor line performance, and troubleshoot equipment or process issues to minimize

downtime.

• Enforce safety policies and procedures; lead or participate in safety walks, incident investigations,

and corrective actions.

• Monitor product quality throughout the shift, ensuring adherence to specifications and initiating

corrective action for non-conformances.

• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to the Plastics Production Manager and

coordinate handoff information with incoming/outgoing shift supervisors.

• Track and report key production metrics (uptime, scrap/waste, output, labor hours) using the

plant's production tracking systems.

• Train, coach, and evaluate production employees; support onboarding of new hires and cross

training initiatives.

• Enforce company policies, attendance standards, and performance expectations; administer

corrective action as needed.

• Ensure machines, molds, and work areas are properly maintained, set up, and organized

(5S/housekeeping standards).

• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and materials/scheduling teams to resolve issues and

support production plans.

• Respond to and manage shift emergencies, equipment breakdowns, or staffing shortages as they

arise.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or similar) to improve

safety, quality, and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory role, leading hourly production or manufacturing

employees.

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team, resolve conflicts, and hold employees accountable to safety

and performance standards.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to relay information clearly across

shifts and to management.

• Proficiency with computers to utilize MS Office and ERP systems.

Rev. 09/2026

• Ability to work rotating or fixed shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required in a

24/7 operation.

• Ability to stand, walk, and be present on the production floor for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college coursework, technical certification, or associate degree (e.g., manufacturing,

business, or industrial technology).

• Prior experience in plastics manufacturing (injection molding, extrusion, blow molding, or similar

processes).

• Familiarity with plastics-specific quality standards, resin handling, or process/setup

troubleshooting.

• Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience leading root cause analysis (RCA) using tools such as 5

Whys and implementing

effective Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA).

• Able to adapt to constantly changing work assignments and fast-paced work environments.

• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one.

Work Environment &

Schedule:

• This position operates within a 24/7 manufacturing facility. Shift Supervisors are assigned to a fixed

day or night shift (no rotation), including weekends and holidays as required to maintain

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