Production Supervisor

Axis Communications; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPEX in Madison, Alabama, seeks a Quality Manager to lead safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing on the Continental Night Shift, driving continuous improvement and strong safety culture.

You will guide and develop production teams, monitor metrics, and ensure adherence to ISO standards while supporting audits and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality practices in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with plastics operations (injection molding/extrusion) is highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned shift operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives while optimizing labor, equipment, and production schedules.
• Monitor production performance, analyze operating metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, reduce downtime and scrap.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices and driving a zero-incident mindset.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, shift transitions, material availability, and production reporting.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, SOPs, and documentation; support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and develop production employees through performance management, training, mentoring, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Manager. This role is based at our plant in Madison, Alabama and reports to the Production Manager. Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!

Job Summary: As a Production Supervisor, you will play a critical role in leading safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations during your assigned shift. You will have the opportunity to guide and develop a team of production associates while driving performance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help ensure production goals are achieved, customer expectations are met, and a strong culture of safety, accountability, and employee development is maintained. This role also contributes to building future talent by supporting recruitment, training, succession planning, and team engagement. This position will be on Continental Night Shift.

Principal Responsibilities

• Lead assigned shift operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and customer service objectives while optimizing labor, equipment, and production schedules.
• Monitor production performance, analyze operating metrics, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, improve efficiency, reduce downtime and scrap, and maintain high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Champion a strong safety culture by promoting safe work practices, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, and driving a zero-incident mindset.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, shift transition meetings, material availability, and production reporting to support uninterrupted operations and informed decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards, operating procedures, and documentation requirements while supporting audits and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop production employees through performance management, training, mentoring, cross-training, and succession planning initiatives that support engagement, retention, and business objectives.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, experience with plastics operations (injection molding/extrusion) is highly preferred
• Working knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality practices in a manufacturing setting
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, production performance metrics, and continuous improvement/lean principles
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and develop teams
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced production environment

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]

At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. As one of the world’s largest advanced plastic piping manufacturers, we combine the strength of a global group with the diversity and passion of our local teams. We bring together engaged people with the right experience, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to develop effective, innovative and sustainable solutions that make life flow. A trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years. IPEX is dedicated to collaborating with leaders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. Come join our team today!