Production Supervisor

Intek Plastics; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Intek Plastics in Hastings, MN is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead a fast-paced manufacturing team. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement as you organize workloads, coach operators, and resolve production issues.

You will oversee scheduling, training, attendance, and adherence to QMS procedures while advancing a multiskilled workforce aligned with our values. This salaried, exempt position offers room to grow in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years' supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and production workflows.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to ensure efficient operations and high-quality product output.
• Organize and schedule work based on employee skill sets, machine availability, and production demands.
• Coach, train, and develop team members in equipment operation, manufacturing techniques, safety, SPC, recycling, and company processes.
• Resolve machine, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by supporting safety initiatives, investigating incidents, and participating in safety committee activities.
• Communicate production performance, capacity concerns, and product issues with internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
• Manage attendance, payroll, overtime, and paid time off records.
• Ensure plant security and operational integrity during assigned shifts.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) following company standards and documented procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Production scheduling

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Introduction

Intek Plastics specializes in designing, manufacturing, assembling, and delivering a wide variety of customized plastic extrusions in the Fenestration, Hydroponic, Lighting, Refrigeration, and Power Management Industries.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead and support our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while developing a flexible, multiskilled workforce aligned with company values and operational goals.

If you are a hands-on leader with a passion for manufacturing excellence, team development, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production employees to ensure efficient operations and high-quality product output.
• Organize and schedule work based on employee skill sets, machine availability, and production demands.
• Coach, train, and develop team members in equipment operation, manufacturing techniques, safety, SPC, recycling, and company processes.
• Resolve machine, tooling, and production issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth operations.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment by supporting safety initiatives, investigating incidents, and participating in safety committee activities.
• Communicate production performance, capacity concerns, and product issues with internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production team.
• Manage attendance, payroll, overtime, and paid time off records.
• Ensure plant security and operational integrity during assigned shifts.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) following company standards and documented procedures.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years' previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and production workflows.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable with consistent and reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in plastic extrusions manufacturing.
• Experience in a union environment.

Why Join Us?

We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative manufacturing environment where leadership, safety, quality, and continuous improvement are valued. You’ll have the chance to make a meaningful impact while developing and leading a skilled production team.

Additional Information:

Salaried (exempt) employees are expected to work an average of 45 or more hours per week unless otherwise determined by their manager.

We select our initial pay range based on reliable compensation survey data. Other factors we consider in setting the specific pay for an individual will generally include, among other things, experience, specialized skills, work location, and internal equity to provide competitive offers.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.