Lead Supervisor

Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions); Winchester (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is hiring a Lead Molding Supervisor for the night shift in Winchester, KY. This position involves supervising molding supervisors, ensuring safety and quality standards, providing training and mentorship, and supporting operational management. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, and a strong background in injection molding. IWT offers comprehensive health benefits, financial benefits, and values diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including team management and operational oversight.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and injection molding strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience leading Lean or Six Sigma activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all molding supervisors, operators, technicians, and utility personnel.
• Drive culture of safety and ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Maintain material recipes and oversee daily operations.

Skills

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA desirable

Job description

Overview

Infiltrator Water Technologies (IWT) is a market leader within the onsite wastewater treatment industry. It manufactures a variety of revolutionary products and innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional stone and pipe leachfield and concrete septic wastewater system components. IWT is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Drainage Systems (ticker: WMS, NYSE).

The majority of our products are produced almost entirely from recycled resins. Infiltrator’s recycling operation is among the country’s top twenty producers/consumers of recycled resins, and we consume 100% of that resin in finished products. We operate some of the largest molding machines and robotics, producing the largest plastic molded parts in the world. IWT holds over 200 patents and continues to compete on innovation.

Position Overview

We are now hiring two Lead Molding Supervisors for the night shift (B & D shift, 7 pm‑7 am, 12‑hour 2‑2‑3 schedule). The role includes daily supervision of other molding shift supervisors, coordination of daily activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, and facilitating communication between team members and upper management. The candidate will ensure safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping, and assist the Operations Manager with day‑to‑day management duties. This position also has campus‑wide supervision responsibilities on the night shift.

Core Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of all molding supervisors, operators, technicians, and utility personnel on the 7‑7 shift.
• Lead other molding supervisors on assigned shift days.
• Campus‑wide supervision responsibility on night shift.
• Drive a culture of safety: lead plant safety teams, ensure compliance with PPE requirements.
• Ensure production meets quality standards and schedule.
• Maintain material recipes and Materials Blend Sheet.
• Oversee daily operations to meet organizational standards and regulations.
• Allocate tasks based on team skills and workload.
• Provide training and mentorship to new and existing staff.
• Monitor performance, identify improvement areas, and implement productivity and quality strategies.
• Resolve conflicts and enforce accountability.
• Prepare reports on performance, progress, and operational challenges.
• Implement process improvements for workflow optimization and cost reduction.
• Enforce IWT standard work procedures and conduct standards.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA desirable.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing experience, including team management, project coordination, and operational oversight.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and injection molding strongly preferred.
• Hands‑on experience leading Lean or Six Sigma continuous improvement activities.

Skills & Abilities

• Strategic planning, problem‑solving and people skills.
• Effective communication and listening.
• Organizational skills for task delegation and resource allocation.
• Leadership and advocacy to mentor staff.
• Conflict resolution and negotiation.

Benefits

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine, high‑deductible health plan and HSA, dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy, employee assistance program, voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

Financial Benefits: 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, financial wellness planning, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts for child care and health care, short‑term and long‑term disability, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, adoption reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses, and children, voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

EEO Statement

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.