Shift Supervisor - Nights

ALPLA NOAM • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

ALPLA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee night-shift molding operations at a global sustainable packaging company. The role supervises daily production, supports equipment performance and troubleshooting, leads shift employees, and ensures production, quality, safety, and compliance expectations are met. The supervisor also coordinates with Maintenance and Quality, manages shift documentation and timesheets, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–5+ years of experience in extrusion blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, injection molding, or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of molding processes, including HDPE, PP, and PET materials; parison programming; mold setup and tooling; defect identification; and troubleshooting.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, reaching, occasional sitting, and lifting or moving materials as described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or technical certification in plastics, manufacturing, or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily molding operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor molding equipment, auxiliaries, and automation for performance and optimal utilization.
• Coordinate changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure production targets for OEE, scrap rates, and cycle times are achieved or exceeded.
• Troubleshoot processing issues involving production equipment or part defects.
• Operate machines when needed and provide breaks to operators and packers as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop operators, material handlers, and technicians.
• Assign responsibilities and ensure adequate staffing for production lines.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate goals, safety requirements, and performance updates.
• Handle attendance, conduct, and disciplinary actions under company policy; recommend hiring and promotion input to the Production Manager.
• Promote accountability, engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Manage timesheets for payroll accuracy.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure proper PPE use and adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ensure products meet internal and customer quality specifications; monitor in-process inspections and support root cause analysis for defects.
• Collaborate with Quality teams on corrective and preventive actions and maintain production and quality documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize processes; support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives.
• Use data to track performance metrics and implement improvements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to address equipment issues, reduce downtime, support preventive maintenance, and document machine issues and repairs.
• Act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner in accordance with ALPLA policies, procedures, and OSHA safety standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Hands-on training and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED