Thermoforming Production Supervisor

At Backyard Products, we design and manufacture beautiful, high-quality outdoor structures – including sheds, gazebos, playsets, and pergolas that help transform backyards into places people love to spend time. Delivering exceptional products starts with operational excellence, and our manufacturing teams play a critical role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety across every stage of production.

We are seeking a Thermoforming Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Monroe, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational performance.

The Thermoforming department is responsible for producing plastic slides used to create our backyard playsets. As the Thermoforming Supervisor, you will lead daily operations, oversee production activities, employee performance, safety initiatives, and quality standards. You will be responsible for ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining a strong focus on employee engagement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize workflow, troubleshoot production challenges, and ensure the department consistently delivers high‑quality products. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on productivity, safety, and overall manufacturing performance.

This position is based in our Monroe, Michigan facility and is an on‑site position.

• Lead and supervise daily thermoforming operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations are achieved
• Plan, assist, and coordinate work activities across the department to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Manage shift priorities and adjust production schedules as needed to address changing business demands
• Monitor departmental performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement
• Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment utilization, and operating procedures

• Lead, coach, and develop production employees through effective communication, and performance management
• Foster a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Address employee concerns attendance issues, and performance matters in partnership with Human Resources
• Support staffing and workforce planning needs

• Oversee and manage tool changes and adjust machine settings to ensure consistent production of quality parts
• Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Maintain inventory levels necessary to support production requirements
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, conduct incident investigations, and promote safe work practices
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment and support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experience
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Culture‑centric, strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Experience managing employee performance, attendance, and scheduling
• Ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement priorities
• Experience with process improvement initiatives and production reporting systems

• Thermoforming processing and equipment experience strongly preferred
• Experience performing machine setup, tool changes, and process adjustments
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Experience leading teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

This position operates within a manufacturing environment and is regularly exposed to moving mechanical equipment, airborne particles, vibration, and elevated noise levels and temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is…