Compound Supervisor

IPEX USA LLC; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX, a leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems, seeks a Compound Supervisor for our Pineville, NC plant. You will lead a production team, partner with cross-functional groups, and drive safe, efficient operations while meeting customer demands.

You will shape team culture, support employee development, and promote continuous improvement through coaching, mentoring, and task delegation. Schedule: Mon–Fri, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Plastics Technology or a related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a compounding or blending manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce leadership, operational planning, resource management, and employee relations.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing-related systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent production of high-quality products while meeting output targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet production requirements.
• Review production schedule to determine compounding and material requirements and establish operational priorities.
• Identify and resolve production issues, recommending improvements to productivity and quality.
• Prepare and analyze operating reports, identify root causes of issues, and communicate deviations to management for resolution.
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment breakdowns and operational issues to ensure timely repairs.
• Schedule and oversee the staging orders for resin and maintain silo levels.
• Maintain records related to production performance, labor, quality, downtime, scrap, and equipment utilization.
• Supervise production employees through task assignment, coaching, and performance management.
• Lead performance reviews and employee development through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and certification of production personnel.
• Monitor team performance and foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Lead and continuously improve the 5S program to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries, ensuring timely reporting of incidents and collaboration on preventative measures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations planning

Resource management

Employee relations

Problem solving

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering / Plastics Technology degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Manufacturing systems

Job description

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to craft a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Compound Supervisor! This role will be based at our Injection Molding plant located in Pineville, North Carolina, and report to the Inventory Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, leaders with vision and rapid problem solvers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary

The Compound Supervisor plays a critical leadership role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality operations within our compound plant operations. In this position, you will lead and develop a dedicated production team while partnering closely with cross-functional groups, including Production, Maintenance, and HSE, to meet operational goals and customer demands. Beyond day-to-day operations performance, you will help shape team culture, support employee development, and contribute to building a high-performing workforce focused on continuous improvement.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Principal Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent production of high-quality products while meeting output targets
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to meet production requirements
• Review production schedule to determine compounding and material requirements and establish operational priorities.
• Identify and resolve production issues, recommending improvements to productivity and quality
• Prepare and analyze operating reports, identify root causes of issues, and communicate deviations to management for resolution
• Submit maintenance requests for equipment breakdowns and operational issues to ensure timely repairs.
• Schedule and oversee the staging orders for resin and maintain silo levels.
• Maintain records related to production performance, labor, quality, downtime, scrap, and equipment utilization
• Supervise production employees through task assignment, coaching, and performance management
• Lead performance reviews and employee development through training, coaching, and mentoring
• Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and certification of production personnel
• Monitor team performance and foster a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement
• Lead and continuously improve the 5S program to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries, ensuring timely reporting of incidents and collaboration on preventative measures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Engineering, Plastics Technology or a related field is preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a compounding or blending manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in workforce leadership, operational planning, resource management, and employee relations
• Advanced computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing-related systems
• A proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and implement effective solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively across all levels of the organization

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]