Production Supervisor (1st Shift)

Continental Plastic Corp.•Delavan, WI

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees and manages shift production and production support employees at Continental Plastic’s Delavan, Wisconsin location. The role ensures operations follow established specifications, schedules, and budgets while supporting quality, customer service, company profitability, organizational KPIs, and strategic objectives. The supervisor manages day-to-day manufacturing, planning, and scheduling; organizes and monitors workflow; and guides staff in producing manufactured products. The role maintains and improves production processes, monitors quality at the machine, supports equipment maintenance, and communicates production information through data compilation and analysis. The supervisor is the shift expert on production, quality, process and system improvements, equipment, scheduling, employee development, and KPIs. The position also coordinates across shifts to sustain quality production and minimize waste, and has direct authority over assigned-area decisions, staffing, talent management, and general direction, in consultation with leadership and HR. Training responsibilities include daily tasks, onboarding, and competency development.

Requirements

Education, training, and experience equivalent to an Associate's degree.
At least 3 years of hands-on professional experience and supervision within a multi-function industrial setting.
Basic working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Exposure to a manufacturing ERP.
Ability to build positive team relationships and achieve outcome-oriented objectives.
Working knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, including LEAN Enterprise, with a holistic viewpoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and independently set priorities and deadlines while maintaining awareness of other business dependencies.
Solid working knowledge of applicable safety and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Supervise assigned staff and organize and monitor workflow to produce manufactured products.
Manage day-to-day manufacturing, planning, and scheduling.
Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and assess production results against customer requirements.
Monitor and improve processes and systems; establish control points and variables; study methods; and implement cost reductions.
Maintain quality at the machine and ensure equipment operation through maintenance.
Serve as the shift expert on production, quality, process and system enhancements, equipment, scheduling, employee development, and KPIs.
Compile and analyze data and provide production information.
Communicate with team members and support staff across shifts to ensure continuous production of quality parts with minimal waste.
Exercise direct authority over the assigned area, including decision-making, staffing, talent management, and general direction, in consultation with leadership and HR.
Train staff in day-to-day tasks, onboarding, and competency.