ASST. SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Inteplast Group Corporation; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group Corporation is seeking an Assistant Shift Supervisor to direct and coordinate the production team under the Plant Manager. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency while managing day-to-day shift responsibilities and staff development.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of plastics supervisory experience, mold setup skills, and strong communication abilities to collaborate with multiple departments and ensure adherence to procedures and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 3–5 years supervisory experience in plastics.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Hands-on mold setup experience in Structural Foam and High-Pressure Molding Industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production team activities each shift.
• Oversee production systems performance and drive improvements.
• Delegate daily/shift tasks based on schedules and labor availability.
• Ensure equipment setup meets customer specs and quality standards.
• Train and develop staff; address production issues and safety requirements.
• Maintain production records and communicate with staff and other departments.
• Enforce quality, safety, and regulatory standards across operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Verbal & written communication

Reading & interpreting docs

Mold setup experience

Granger Robotic experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Granger Robotic

Job description

TITLE: Assistant Shift Supervisor

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager and with the assistance of Production Managers, the Production Supervisor directs and coordinates the job responsibilities of the production team. Supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED, plus 3 - 5 years of supervisory experience in plastics.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Must have hands on experience in mold set up and skills related to the Structural Foam and High-Pressure Molding Industry.
• Granger Robotic experience a plus.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for personnel performing any production related activities (Extrusion technicians/press operators, tenders, and material driver.
• Overseeing the organization's production systems, reporting on their performance and initiating improvements for the department.
• Delegate tasks for daily/shift activities.
• Maintain IMM processes and efficiency.
• Train direct staff.
• Trouble shoot production errors.
• Ensuring the production activities conform to the company's quality program in accordance with the customer, company and regulatory requirements.
• Enforcing and maintaining the organizations standards, procedures and production operations, including product quality, reliability, employee evaluations and safety.
• Assign daily work assignments based on production schedules and labor availability.
• Ensure equipment is setup in accordance with customer specification, quality perimeters and regulatory requirement as defined in the Job Book.
• Enforce organizational standards of efficiency, policies, procedures and expectations in order to maintain a safe work environment and high-quality product.
• Partner with appropriate resources to address production concerns, quality issues and/or equipment issues that may arise throughout the shift.
• Coach, develop and counsel team members to maximum his / her full potential.
• Promote, support and participate in quality, operational and safety / environmental improvements.
• Maintain appropriate production records and effectively communicate with direct reports and other supporting staff.
• Enforce procedures and practices that promote high standards and improve techniques for production, cost effective set ups, quality products, reliable services, and employee safety.
• Apply all company standards through functional groups. This will always be done based on company needs, current governmental regulations, and customer requirements.
• Organize, promote, and support companywide quality improvement efforts.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

TRAINING:

• Each new supervisor will train for a minimum of two weeks in each area of the production department (Press operations, quality, press tender, mold set-up/changer and material driver) to ensure a better understanding of the product process on day shift.
• Hands on training with Plant Manager, Production Manager and/or qualified Supervisor.

AUTHORITY / DECISION MAKING:

• The Supervisor will be responsible for leading, directing and making day-to-day business decisions that impact daily safety, quality and productivity operations for each crew to meet customer specifications and operational guidelines given

Inteplast Group is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.