Production Supervisor

Da Pro Rubber, Inc.•Newburyport, MA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor coordinates activities and oversees the daily operations of the Plastics Injection Molding Department to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality molded components. The role provides guidance and direct leadership to molding technicians, machine operators, material handlers, and support personnel while maintaining compliance with quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years of applicable experience with progressive responsibility in a manufacturing production environment.
Expert-level skills in employee training and development, press operations, mold care, scheduling and prioritizing, quality standards, and troubleshooting quality issues.
Ability to navigate an MRP system at an expert level.
Full understanding of Lean methodologies, demonstrated through implementation of quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities within the injection-molding department.
Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and customer delivery requirements.
Monitor machine utilization, labor productivity, scrap rates, and overall department performance.
Assign personnel and equipment resources to maximize operational effectiveness.
Lead shift startup meetings and communicate production priorities and expectations.
Train, mentor, and develop molding operators, technicians, and support personnel.
Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and waste-reduction initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
Maintain accurate production records and departmental documentation.
Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance departments to meet customer demands.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Chief Operations Officer.