24/7 Plastics Production Floor Supervisor

Brooks Utility Products; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Utility Products in Tallapoosa, GA is seeking a qualified Shift Supervisor to lead day-to-day production on a 24/7 plastics operation. You will supervise machine operators and production staff, coordinate with other shifts, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements on the production floor.

You will ensure adherence to specifications, track key metrics, and mentor team members while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role leading hourly production or manufacturing employees.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead a team, resolve conflicts, and hold employees accountable to safety and performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate shift activities for machine operators, technicians, and production staff to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Assign work, monitor line performance, and troubleshoot equipment or process issues to minimize downtime.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures; lead or participate in safety walks, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality throughout the shift, ensuring adherence to specifications and initiating corrective action for non-conformances.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to the Plastics Production Manager and coordinate handoff information with incoming/outgoing shift supervisors.
• Track and report key production metrics (uptime, scrap/waste, output, labor hours) using the plant's production tracking systems.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production employees; support onboarding of new hires and cross training initiatives.
• Enforce company policies, attendance standards, and performance expectations; administer corrective action as needed.
• Ensure machines, molds, and work areas are properly maintained, set up, and organized
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and materials/scheduling teams to resolve issues and support production plans.
• Respond to and manage shift emergencies, equipment breakdowns, or staffing shortages as they arise.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or similar) to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Brooks Utility Products in Tallapoosa, GA is seeking a qualified Shift Supervisor to lead day-to-day production on a 24/7 plastics operation. You will supervise machine operators and production staff, coordinate with other shifts, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements on the production floor.

You will ensure adherence to specifications, track key metrics, and mentor team members while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.