Assistant Production Supervisor

About the Organization Edge Plastics Inc. is an injection molding manufacturing company located in Mansfield, Ohio. We manufacture household, commercial, recreational, and industrial storage containers for large and small retailers across the United States and Canada.

It’s an exciting time at Edge! Our company is growing and reinvesting in high-efficient machinery and automation equipment while expanding product lines as we continue to capture market share. At Edge, we strive to develop and foster a culture that is welcoming, collaborative, and performance based. Our people are our core and we are passionate about their success!

Edge Plastics is seeking a driven and motivated Assistant Production Supervisor to join our team! If you are looking for a career change, eager to grow professionally, and possess a natural talent for leadership, this is the opportunity for you.

• Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with production environments and processes.
• Fast-Paced Adaptability:
  Ability to thrive and maintain quality in a dynamic setting.
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit who enjoys working closely with others to achieve shared goals.

Edge Plastics offers:

Competitive hourly wage starting at $25/hour.

Paid Time Off

Full array of medical, dental, vision and supplemental benefits.

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K retirement with a company match

2 week set rotation schedule-work 15 days a month!!

Reporting to the Assistant Plant Manager and Production Supervisor, the Assistant Production Supervisor helps manage shift operations to ensure high standards of safety, quality, and output. This role bridges production leadership, training, and quality assurance to support continuous facility improvement and daily floor execution.

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

Production Leadership & Workflow:
Direct daily shift workflows, assignments, and startups/shutdowns in alignment with production and quality goals. Leverage analytical data to optimize shift priorities.

Team Coaching & Development:
Mentor, train, and supervise shift personnel (including packers and press operators). Deliver constructive feedback and support new hire onboarding in partnership with the Training Manager.

Quality & Compliance:
Conduct quality audits, perform visual inspections (checking for stress fractures, bubbles, and color accuracy), and enforce compliance with OSHA, PPE, and company safety protocols. Escalate issues immediately to leadership.

Operational Support:
Operate tow motors and presses as business demands require, and handle disciplinary or administrative protocols per Edge Plastics policies.

• Manufacturing
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Education:
  
  Associate or Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline preferred, or equivalent professional work experience.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and general computer operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and execute detailed instructions while accurately recording quality data.
• High sense of urgency, strong multi-tasking skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team setting.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and stretch for extended periods.
• Ability to lift finished products overhead, handling weights up to 60 lbs.
• Capacity to perform detailed visual inspections of finished products.

• Available to work 12-hour rotational shifts, including weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime.
• Flexibility to work the night shift (6:00 PM – 6:00 Alarm/6:00 AM) or other shifts based on operational needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in technical related discipline preferred but not required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years proven…