Production Supervisor

Da/Pro Rubber, Inc.; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Da/Pro Rubber, Inc. in Newburyport, MA is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the Plastics Injection Molding Department, guiding technicians, operators, and support staff to run safe, efficient, and cost-conscious production.

You will ensure schedules, monitor performance, and drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement while maintaining quality standards and on-time delivery. This role requires at least 5 years in manufacturing with progressive responsibility and expert knowledge of LEAN,

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing production environments.
• Expert in LEAN and 5S implementations.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily injection-molding operations.
• Meet production schedules with quality and delivery.
• Monitor machine utilization, labor productivity, and scrap rates.
• Lead shift startup meetings and set production priorities.
• Train and develop molding operators and technicians.
• Enforce safety policies and lead lean initiatives.
• Coordinate with Scheduling, Materials, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production records.

Skills

Employee training & development

Press operations

Mold care

Scheduling & prioritizing

Quality standards

Troubleshooting

Tools

MRP system

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor is responsible for 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 provides direct leadership to molding technicians, machine operators, material handlers, and support personnel while maintaining compliance with quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

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

Company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401K.

For further information on Da/Pro Rubber, Inc., you may visit our website at www.daprorubber.com.

Da/Pro participates in E-Verify and conducts pre-employment drug testing.