Lead Shift Supervisor - Plastics Production

Inteplast Group; Bluffton, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group in Bluffton, IN seeks an Assistant Shift Supervisor to lead production teams under the Plant Manager and Production Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will oversee extrusion technicians, press operators, tenders and drivers, train staff, troubleshoot issues, and enforce standards in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, attendance, stress management, and coordination across shifts to maintain efficient,

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.
• Hands-on experience in mold setup and skills related to Structural Foam and High-Pressure Molding Industry.
• Granger Robotic experience a plus.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for personnel performing 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Reading and interpreting documents

Staff supervision

Plastics knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Granger Robotic experience

Job description

Inteplast Group in Bluffton, IN seeks an Assistant Shift Supervisor to lead production teams under the Plant Manager and Production Managers, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will oversee extrusion technicians, press operators, tenders and drivers, train staff, troubleshoot issues, and enforce standards in line with customer and regulatory requirements.

The role emphasizes hands-on supervision, attendance, stress management, and coordination across shifts to maintain efficient,