Plant Supervisor

The Plant Supervisor owns day-to-day performance of the compression molding, extrusion, and Sphere operations across two shifts. Working through two Shift Leads, this role delivers safe, on-time, right-first-time production while driving efficiency up and scrap down. The Supervisor builds a capable, engaged workforce and ensures every part shipped meets Hultec quality standards.

• Plan and direct daily production across compression presses, extrusion lines, and Sphere to meet schedule, volume, and delivery commitments.
• Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency, and press/line utilization; lead corrective action when targets are missed.
• Reduce changeover and cycle times through standard work, setup reduction, and process optimization (cure times, temperatures, pressures, line speeds).
• Partner with Maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance on presses, molds, dies, and extruders.
• Manage labor allocation, overtime, and shift coverage to balance cost and output.

• Own scrap % by area, shift, and part number; track daily and report weekly.
• Lead root‑cause analysis (5-Why, fishbone, Pareto) on top scrap drivers such as flash, non‑fill, blisters, porosity, dimensional variation, and material waste.
• Drive sustainable countermeasures with Engineering and Quality, and verify effectiveness.
• Control compound and material usage, including shelf life, FIFO, and startup/purge waste on extrusion.

• Directly supervise, coach, and hold accountable two Shift Leads; set clear shift‑level goals and expectations.
• Ensure consistent standards, communication, and handoffs between shifts through structured shift‑start and shift‑change meetings.
• Conduct regular one‑on‑ones and annual performance reviews for the Shift Leads.

• Build and maintain a cross‑training matrix so each area is covered by multiple qualified operators.
• Ensure operators are trained and certified on standard work, equipment, and quality requirements before running independently.
• Identify high‑potential employees and develop a succession pipeline for Lead roles.
• Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues fairly and consistently in line with Hultec policies, partnering with HR as needed.
• Foster an engaged, respectful culture with recognition and open communication.

• Champion a zero‑injury culture and enforce all safety policies, PPE, and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hot‑surface, and material‑handling procedures specific to presses and extruders.
• Lead safety observations, near‑miss reporting, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in all areas.

• Abide by and enforce Hultec quality standards, control plans, and work instructions at every station.
• Ensure first‑article, in‑process, and final inspections are completed and documented.
• Contain nonconforming product immediately and support customer complaint investigations and corrective actions (8D/CAPA).
• Support internal and customer audits and maintain compliance with the plant's quality management system.

• Lead or participate in Kaizen and Lean initiatives in assigned areas.
• Maintain visual management boards and tiered daily meetings.
• Report KPIs, trends, and…