ASST. SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Inteplast Group; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Assistant Shift Supervisor in Bluffton, IN. The role directs and coordinates the production team under the Plant Manager and Production Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of supervisory experience in plastics, hands-on mold setup, and the ability to interpret safety rules and operating manuals. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in plastics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Hands on experience in mold setup; expertise in Structural Foam and High-Pressure Molding.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production team activities under supervision of Plant Manager and Production Managers.
• Oversee production systems, report performance, and initiate improvements.
• Delegate daily shift tasks based on schedules and labor availability.
• Maintain IMM processes and overall efficiency.
• Train direct staff and coach team members.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure quality per customer and regulatory requirements.
• Enforce safety, quality, and production standards across shifts.
• Communicate production status to supervisors and staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Read/interpret documents

Mold setup experience

Granger robotics experience

Attendance reliability

Stress management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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