Production Foreman / Supervisor - Night Shift

SIMONA AMERICA Industries; Archbald (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A thermoplastic manufacturing company based in Lackawanna County is looking for a Night Shift Supervisor to oversee a team in the extrusion process. Responsibilities include managing crew performance, balancing productivity with safety, and ensuring effective communication across departments. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a production environment. This full-time role runs from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on select days of the week.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees for performance.
• Basic computer knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a crew of 15 or more employees.
• Ensure effective employee relations and resolve issues.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Performance Management

Problem Solving/Analysis

Results Driven

Time Management

Technical Capacity

Learning Orientation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Summary/Objective

Supervises a crew of skilled laborers in the manufacture (extrusion) of thermoplastic material by performing the following duties:

Essential Functions

• Supervise a crew of typically 15 or more employees and prioritizes, manages, and coaches them on their work.
• Ensure effective employee relations such as: providing employee coaching and development, make employment decisions and resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Consistent communication with production team and with other departments including operations management, materials, quality, and maintenance.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas. Work to continuously improve in all areas.
• Manage departmental performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to manager.
• Provide leadership through a 30-day planning cycle.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete required work within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Coach and mentor employees to best practice and assuring high quality, efficiency, and effective use of the manpower and equipment.
• Track absenteeism, approve PTO, ensure adequate shift coverage and timecard management.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Completes all required paperwork timely and ensures accuracy of all employee’s operational paperwork.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Enforces all company safety policies and procedures and communicates any lapses or issues to management.
• Submits crewmembers’ timesheets into payroll by deadline.
• Leadership
• Safety
• Performance Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Results Driven
• Time Management
• Technical Capacity
• Learning Orientation

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management of the employees within that department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school education and 3-5 years of related supervisory experience and training.

Language Skills

Reading ability—must recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Write and speak clear, cohesive sentences in English. Bi‑lingual English and Spanish highly preferred but not required.

Mathematical Skills

Good math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Perform operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability and capability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Some basic computer knowledge required. Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None required for this job.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• Be able to reach over head.
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time.
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with hearing protection required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time night shift position. Hours of work are Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., followed by Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

High School Diploma.
3-5 years of experience in a production environment.
Previous quality management experience.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.