Production Supervisor - Structural Foam Injection Molding

Job Description

We are seeking aProduction Supervisor to lead ourmidnight shift structural foam injection molding operation in Sweetwater, TN. This roleis responsible for supervising production personnel,maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring consistent output during overnight hours.

This position supports a structured operating system and plays a key role inmaintainingdiscipline on nights through the use ofQMS, SQPDC performance tracking, and 6S standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands structural foam molding processes and can keep production running smoothly when on-site leadership is limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support operators, moldtechsand material handlers in astructural foam injection molding environment
• Ensure production schedules, part quality, and safety standards are met
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, and process stability
• Troubleshoot basic molding and production issues; elevate to maintenance or tooling as needed
• Support and enforce the plant
  
  Quality Management System (QMS)
• Lead dailySQPDCreviews for the midnight shift (Safety, Quality, Productivity, Delivery, Cost)
• Ensureaccuratereporting of safety incidents, quality issues, scrap, downtime, and production metrics
• Maintain6S standardson the shop floor, including organization, cleanliness, and visual controls
• Identify gaps in standards and work with leadership to drive corrective actions
• Enforce standard work, setup procedures, and housekeeping
• Track production output, scrap, downtime, and shift performance
• Communicate shift handoff details, SQPDC performance, open issues, and priorities to day shift leadership
• Support training, coaching, and accountability of midnight shift employees
• Maintain a calm, organized, and safety-focused work environment

What We’re Looking For

• Supervisory experience in structural foam injection molding, injection molding, or similar plastics manufacturing
• Understanding oflow-pressure molding, thick-wall parts, and large-tonnage presses
• Experience working in aQMS-driven manufacturing environment
• Comfortable usingSQPDC boards, shift metrics, and visual management
• Strong understanding of6S / workplace organization and daily discipline
• Ability to lead independently onovernight shifts
• Strong people skills with the ability to hold standards consistently
• Comfortable making decisions and handling issues in real time
• Reliable, steady, and solution-oriented

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising midnight or off-shift operations
• Familiarity with quality systems, SPC, and basic production KPIsExperience coordinating with maintenance and tooling teams
• Strong documentation and shift reporting skills

What We Offer

• Competitive pay for the Sweetwater / East TN market
• Direct Primary Care
• Paid holidays
• Stable manufacturing operation with long-term growth opportunities

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