Compound Supervisor

IPEX by Aliaxis; Pineville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX by Aliaxis in Pineville, NC is seeking a Compound Supervisor to lead a production team in a high-pace resin compounding environment. You will collaborate with Production, Maintenance, and HSE to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations that meet customer demands.

The role focuses on developing people, driving continuous improvement, and upholding a strong safety culture while achieving production targets and maintaining rigorous records.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of leadership in compounding or blending manufacturing.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate and develop teams.
• Advanced computer proficiency with MS Office and manufacturing systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production team to meet safety, quality and output targets.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Production, Maintenance and HSE.
• Review schedules and prioritize compounding and material needs.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Lead 5S program and foster continuous improvement culture.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Operational planning

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Engineering/ Plastics Technology

Tools

MS Office

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]