Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

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Production Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Hartsville, TN

IPS Corporation is a global, market‑leading provider of Water and Flow Management Solutions and Specialty Adhesives Solutions for applications where failure is not an option. Founded in 1954 in Los Angeles, CA, IPS began by producing clear cements for laminating acrylic sheet for aircraft canopies. We were first to produce reliable cement for use with PVC, CPVC, and ABS pipe and fittings, and first to introduce plastic recessed washing machine and ice maker outlet boxes.

Since then, we have expanded our offering to more than 10,000+ products and solutions across multiple fast‑growth industries such as residential and commercial construction, irrigation, pool & spa, marine or industrial manufacturing. Today our industry‑leading products are proudly manufactured at facilities throughout the world and available through a nationwide network of customer‑focused distributors. We offer premium brands, world‑class customer service, seamless processes, and a global supply chain.

IPS, through its three operating companies, operates 13 manufacturing plants in the US, Europe and China supporting sales to over 85 countries.

The Production Supervisor is a member of the Operations leadership team and responsible for managing work teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The Supervisor will allocate people resources, give direction for work assignments, provide on‑the‑job training, ensure safety work practices are followed, provide communication and performance feedback, and drive continuous improvement solutions to improve manufacturing KPIs, including quality, cost, delivery, inventory, housekeeping, absenteeism, operational efficiency (OEE), labor, etc.

The Production Supervisor will demonstrate safety as a value and lead a crew of 30‑60 employees to exceed production expectations. The Production Supervisor must be self‑driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality. Responsibilities also include providing leadership on the production floor and striving for compliance in safety, health, environment, and quality. Also responsible for coaching, training, and developing production personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical and interpersonal communication skills;

addressing key issues and concerns; and interacting with employees to ensure quality and on‑time production.

• Supervise all employees in your department and manage the flow of production.
• Observe production operation within your area of control to ascertain compliance with methods, quality standards, safety regulations, production standards, and efficient operation of equipment.
• Take corrective action to eliminate any deviation from the pre‑established hourly production rate.
• Monitor shop floor safety. Responsible for training team members in their operations and the safety requirements of that operation.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards for housekeeping, safety and general maintenance.
• Work with the Operations leadership and engineering to minimize manpower required on jobs to maximize production output. Delegation of work assignments sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
• Work with Quality Assurance personnel to maintain superior quality productivity to reduce the need for rework, re‑processing or scrap.
• Verify work standards/ set up sheets, quality checkpoint sheets and all other production related documents are present at the point of use and up to date. Must also ensure employees follow them.
• Monitor scrap on daily basis and implement corrective actions to achieve yearly scrap goals.
• Focus on improving product and process capability.
• Forward thinking and self‑motivated in relation to production floor/ systems improvements.
• Involved in problem solving and corrective actions related to production issues.
• Oversee production meetings with employees in your department.
• Liaison to Team Leaders on all shifts (Coach, Lead, and Direct). Must be willing to accept phone calls during off hours.
• Able to coach and give disciplinary notices to employees when necessary.
• Upda…