Production Supervisor

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Da/PRO Rubber, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to coordinate the Plastics Injection Molding Department, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality molded components.

The role provides guidance to molding technicians, operators, and support staff while maintaining compliance with quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing and LEAN expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in manufacturing production with progressive responsibility.
• Expert in employee training, press operations, mold care, and prioritizing quality.
• Strong experience with MRP systems and LEAN methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily injection-molding operations.
• Meet production schedules while maintaining quality and delivery.
• Monitor machine utilization, labor productivity, scrap, and dept performance.
• Assign resources to maximize efficiency.
• Lead shift startup meetings and communicate priorities.
• Train and develop operators, technicians, and support staff.
• Enforce safety policies and Lean/5S initiatives.
• Maintain production records and dept documentation.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance to meet demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Ops Manager/COO.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Mold operation

Scheduling

Quality issue troubleshooting

Mentoring

Tools

MRP system

Job description

The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordinating the activities and overseeing the daily operations of the Plastics Injection Molding Department to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality molded components. This position will provide guidance and direct leadership to molding technicians, machine operators, material handlers, and support personnel while maintaining compliance with quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities within the injection-molding department.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, efficiency, and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor machine utilization, labor productivity, scrap rates, and overall department performance.
• Assign personnel and equipment resources to maximize operational effectiveness.
• Lead shift startup meetings and communicate production priorities and expectations.
• Train, mentor, and develop molding operators, technicians, and support personnel.
• Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and waste-reduction initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records and departmental documentation.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance departments to meet customer demands.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager, or Chief Operations Officer.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR REQUIREMENTS

• At least 5 years of applicable experience with progressive responsibility in a manufacturing production environment.
• Expert level skills in the areas of employee training & development, press operations, mold care, scheduling and prioritizing, quality standards, and troubleshooting of quality issues.
• Ability to navigate an MRP system at an expert level.
• Full understanding of LEAN methodologies as demonstrated by the implementation of quality initiatives.