Supervisor - Plastics Division 2nd shift

Le Sueur Inc.•Le Sueur, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plastics Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all molding operations during the assigned shift to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost objectives are achieved. This position oversees employees, equipment, materials, and production processes while promoting continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School diploma and 1-2 years working in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing-related education preferred.
3-5 years of experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding operations.
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate daily molding operations for the assigned shift.
Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety updates, and operational priorities.
Review production schedules and determine staffing and labor requirements to meet production targets.
Verify supplies required for scheduled production are available.
Assign and coordinate work activities within the molding department.
Supervise machine setup, changeovers, and startup procedures for production runs.
Monitor machine performance and production output, making adjustments as necessary to maintain efficiency and quality.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions, startup issues, and quality problems.
Ensure finished products meet customer quality standards and are properly packaged before transfer to finished goods.
Ensure all production, quality, and operational reports are completed accurately for each shift.
Review production results against established goals and identify opportunities for improvement.
Verify labor reporting and time entries for accuracy.
Train, instruct, and orient employees on company procedures, safety policies, machine operations, and production processes.
Ensure employees operate equipment safely and maintain clean, organized workstations.
Monitor employee performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for team members.
Evaluate employees based on attendance, productivity, attitude, and performance.
Conduct shift-to-shift communication to ensure smooth operational transitions.
Address employee concerns and operational issues including production delays, quality defects, and attendance matters.
Document production or personnel issues and communicate action plans to management.
Implement corrective actions to resolve operational problems and prevent recurrence.
Prepare shop packets and documentation for upcoming production runs.
Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
Identify process improvement opportunities within molding operations.
Support lean manufacturing practices and operational efficiency initiatives.

Benefits

Generous medical/dental insurance plan
80-84 hours of paid Holiday
Flexible PTO/UTO policy
401k with company match
Company-paid Short-term disability
Employee assistance plan
Career advancement
Formal leadership development
Education reimbursement program
Recognition and awards
Employee events (fishing contests, Christmas turkeys, potlucks, appreciation meals, and more)