Plastics Production Shift Lead

TydenBrooks; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TydenBrooks in Tallapoosa, GA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead daily production on a 24/7 plastics line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise machine operators and technicians, coordinate with maintenance and other shifts, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and hands-on coaching of staff to meet targets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience leading hourly production or manufacturing employees.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead a team, resolve conflicts, and hold employees accountable to safety and performance standards.
• Strong verbal and written communication across shifts and to management.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Able to work rotating or fixed shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays in a 24/7 operation.
• Ability to stand, walk, and be on the production floor for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate shift activities for machine operators, technicians, and production staff to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Assign work, monitor line performance, and troubleshoot equipment or process issues to minimize downtime.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures; lead or participate in safety walks, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Monitor product quality throughout the shift, ensuring adherence to specifications and initiating corrective action for non-conformances.
• Communicate shift performance, issues, and priorities to the Plastics Production Manager and coordinate handoff information with incoming/outgoing shift supervisors.
• Track and report key production metrics (uptime, scrap/waste, output, labor hours) using the plant's production tracking systems.
• Train, coach, and evaluate production employees; support onboarding of new hires and cross training initiatives.
• Enforce company policies, attendance standards, and performance expectations; administer corrective action as needed.
• Ensure machines, molds, and work areas are properly maintained, set up, and organized.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and materials/scheduling teams to resolve issues and support production plans.
• Respond to and manage shift emergencies, equipment breakdowns, or staffing shortages as they arise.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, Kaizen, or similar) to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Coaching/Training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

TydenBrooks in Tallapoosa, GA is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead daily production on a 24/7 plastics line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will supervise machine operators and technicians, coordinate with maintenance and other shifts, and drive continuous improvement on the floor.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and hands-on coaching of staff to meet targets.