Production Supervisor

IPEX Group•Huntsville, AL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

IPEX is one of North America's leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations during their assigned shift. This role involves guiding and developing a team of production associates, driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. The Production Supervisor will collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure production goals are met, customer expectations are satisfied, and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and employee development is maintained. This position also contributes to building future talent through recruitment, training, succession planning, and team engagement. This position will be on Continental Night Shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality practices in a manufacturing setting
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production performance metrics, and continuous improvement/lean principles
Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and develop teams
Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with plastics operations (injection molding/extrusion) is highly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead assigned shift operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives while optimizing labor, equipment, and production schedules.
Monitor production performance, analyze operating metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, reduce downtime and scrap, and maintain high-quality manufacturing processes.
Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and driving a zero-incident mindset.
Coordinate daily work assignments, shift transition meetings, material availability, and production reporting to support uninterrupted operations and informed decision-making.
Ensure compliance with ISO standards, operating procedures, and documentation requirements while supporting audits and operational excellence initiatives.
Lead, coach, and develop production employees through performance management, training, mentoring, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives that support engagement, retention, and business objectives.
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance.