Production Supervisor

Growscape•Sebring, FL

111d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for planning and scheduling shift rosters to meet production needs, including coverage for vacations and absences. This role involves reviewing and approving employee hours and time-off requests, supervising daily blow molding operations, and ensuring production targets are met. The supervisor will lead, coach, and develop a team of 12–20 employees across the 2nd shift. Key responsibilities include monitoring machine performance, troubleshooting issues, coordinating with Maintenance to reduce downtime, and enforcing safety procedures through audits and incident investigations. The role also requires ensuring compliance with quality standards, supporting continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, etc.), managing labor and material usage for cost control and waste reduction, and maintaining accurate production records. Additionally, the supervisor will support onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for production staff, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support plant-wide goals.

Requirements

3–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
High School Diploma or GED required
Strong understanding of material flow, tooling, and job changeovers
Hands-on knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, drives, and industrial controls
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a high-volume environment
Familiarity with safety regulations, lean manufacturing, and quality systems
Strong communication, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skill
Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities
Proficiency with production tracking software, Microsoft Office, and ERP systems (SAP, Epicor, etc.)
Ability to build a positive, high-performing team culture

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics or molding preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule shift rosters to meet production needs, including coverage for vacations and absence
Review and approve employee hours and time-off requests
Supervise daily blow molding operations and ensure production targets are met
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 12–20 employees across 2nd shift
Monitor machine performance, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with Maintenance to reduce downtime
Enforce safety procedures, conduct safety audits, and participate in incident investigations
Ensure compliance with quality standards and support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean, etc.)
Manage labor and material usage to control costs and reduce waste
Maintain accurate production records, shift reports, and operational logs
Support onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for production staff
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support plant-wide goals