Production Supervisor

INTEK PLASTICS LLC•Hastings, MN

22d•$72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads and supports a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality production and developing a flexible, multiskilled workforce aligned with company values and operational goals. The position is for the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Salaried exempt employees are expected to work an average of 45 or more hours per week unless otherwise determined by their manager. The role includes supervising and developing production employees, organizing work around skills, machine availability, and production demands, resolving production issues, supporting safety and continuous improvement, communicating operational performance, managing employee records, maintaining plant security, and supporting the Quality Management System. U.S. work authorization is required; sponsorship is not available. Intek is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

A four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3–5 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and production workflows.
Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable with consistent and reliable attendance.
U.S. work authorization; candidates who require work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastic extrusions manufacturing.
Experience in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise production employees to ensure efficient operations and high-quality product output.
Organize and schedule work based on employee skill sets, machine availability, and production demands.
Coach, train, and develop team members in equipment operation, manufacturing techniques, safety, SPC, recycling, and company processes.
Resolve machine, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Promote and enforce a safe work environment by supporting safety initiatives, investigating incidents, and participating in safety committee activities.
Communicate production performance, capacity concerns, and product issues with internal stakeholders.
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
Manage attendance, payroll, overtime, and paid time off records.
Ensure plant security and operational integrity during assigned shifts.
Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) following company standards and documented procedures.