Molding Supervisor - Boyertown

Drug Plastics - Official Page; Boyertown (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including birthday

401k with match

Climate controlled environment

Safety and quality focus

Job summary

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. seeks a 1st Shift Molding Supervisor to oversee Process and Setup Mechanics, working 1st shift on-site in Boyertown, PA. Under the Plant Manager, you will aim to minimize waste, reduce costs, and boost employee involvement while achieving production goals.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork with a Monday–Friday schedule and diverse employee perks. Prior supervision and manufacturing experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a mechanics-related field.
• Prior manufacturing experience is required or preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential.
• Supervisory experience is preferred for this shift lead role.

Responsibilities

• Attend shift change meetings promptly.
• Review and approve hours worked by Process/Setup Mechanics daily.
• Complete required production reports and maintain documentation.
• Understand and apply Material Safety Data Sheets as needed.
• Supervise Process and Setup Mechanics to uphold quality and safety standards.
• Motivate, train, evaluate, and communicate with employees to maintain morale.
• Ensure production areas are clean, safe, and free from hazards.
• Participate in priority meetings about schedule changes and equipment issues.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers when supervisors are unavailable.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Manufacturing experience

Verbal & written communication

Supervisory experience

Education

College degree in mechanics-related field

Job description

Posting Details

• Full-Time
• On-site
• PO BOX 608, One Bottle Drive, Boyertown, PA 195120608, USA

Description

Join our Drug Plastics Boyertown team as a 1st Shift Molding Supervisor! Under the direction of the Plant Manager, the Molding Supervisor supervises the Process Mechanic functions of the plant in order to achieve identified objectives while minimizing waste & unnecessary expenses and achieving high levels of employee involvement/morale. This is a Monday thru Friday salaried, 1st shift position which includes a variety of employee perks!

About Us

Drug Plastics is a competitive, growing company that wants people who are eager to share their knowledge, talent, and experiences. We are the premier manufacturer of bottles and closures for medicinal, wellness, and lifestyle products. We care about our employees, our customers, and the end users of our customers’ products. Every product we offer is designed and manufactured to help our customers help people live healthier, safer, happier lives. We’ve been designing and manufacturing our own plastic bottles and closures for over 60 years right here in the USA!

Employee Advantages

• Clean and Safe Work Environment
• Paid Time Off Plans that include your birthday paid off! *
• Eligibility for Benefit plans the 1st of the month following hire
• Temperature controlled climate
• 401k Plans with Match and Profit Sharing*
• A company that prioritizes Safety and Quality

*Must meet waiting period criteria*

Commitment To Sustainability

• All plants 100% renewable/carbon-free sourced energy.
• Voluntarily disclose our environmental data through CDP’s platform
• Reduced scope 1 and scope 2 emissions by over 90% since 2015.
• Committed to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Required Qualifications

• A college degree in a field related to mechanics is preferred
• Prior experience working in Manufacturing
• Communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Prior supervisory experience preferred

Some Responsibilities Include

• Attend all shift change meetings in a timely manner.
• Review and approve the hours worked by Process and Setup Mechanics on the shift on a daily basis.
• Complete required production reports.
• Understand and be able to effectively use Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Supervise all Process and Setup Mechanic employees to ensure that all quality and production standards are maintained.
• Promote positive employee relations by motivating, training, evaluating and communicating with employees.
• Ensure that production areas are free from hazards and employees are working safely.
• Attend priority meetings prior to and after the shift change to discuss schedule changes, “down” equipment, quality issues and other miscellaneous items.
• Communicate with employees regarding job assignments, specific problems encountered on prior shift(s), quality and safety issues and general business events.
• Meet with Material Handlers when Material Supervisor is unavailable to review material and mix rations and address issues of concern.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Plastics & Glass Company Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.