Production Supervisor

Serioplast; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Serioplast, a global leader in rigid plastic packaging, is seeking a Production Supervisor for its St. Louis, Missouri plants. You will lead Machine and Packing Operators, manage priorities, and drive safety and quality on a fast-paced production line.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, coordination with maintenance and QA, and the ability to start up lines after changeovers. The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a shift leader in manufacturing and a solid grounding in mechanical,

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a shift leader in manufacturing.
• FMCG sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SBM and/or ISBM plastics molding.
• Applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical/electronic systems.
• Knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques.
• Awareness of WCM standards and health/safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate Machine and Packing Operators; train staff on task execution.
• Perform minor repairs and assist inline setup and maintenance.
• Make immediate decisions on urgent line issues prioritizing safety, quality and continuity.
• Clear start/stop authorization after changeovers in collaboration with QA/Quality Manager.
• Communicate production issues to relevant departments; report breakdowns and failures.
• Ensure adherence to the quality control plan and perform random product checks.
• Collaborate to investigate causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

SBM/ISBM knowledge

Mechanics & hydraulics

Measuring instruments

WCM standards

Health & safety rules

Job description

Serioplast, a Global Leader in Rigid Plastic Packaging, is Looking for a Production Supervisor for the plants in St. Louis, Missouri! Are you a dynamic shift leader looking for an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment? Join us and take your career to new heights!

What will you do?

• Supervise, coordinate and support Machine and Packing Operators, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks, and training production staff on correct executions of their tasks
• Participate in technical operations (e.g. color changes, mold changes; blade, equipment, and line cleaning; assisting inline set-up), perform small repairs and ordinary maintenance
• Make immediate decisions on urgent production line issues (stoppage, technical interventions, etc.) prioritizing staff safety, product quality, and production continuity
• Give clearance to start production at machine start-up and after changeovers or major maintenance in collaboration with the Quality Manager
• Ensure immediate and accurate communication to interested departments on relevant production issues, timely reporting breakdowns and failures
• Ensure the correct execution of the quality control plan in production and perform random product controls (e.g. visual controls, weight verifications, etc.)
• Collaborate to investigate causes and implement corrective actions (specific quality controls, sorting activities, processing of defective bottles in the warehouse, etc.)

What are we looking for?

• Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (SBM and/or ISBM)
• Good applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems
• Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
• Good applied knowledge of WCM standards
• Good knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules and practices

• Minimum 3 years experience as a shift leader in a manufacturing company preferably in the FMCG sector
• Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Middle shift (2PM to 10PM)

What do we offer?

• Continuous training: Grow professionally by working alongside industry experts.
• Dynamic and international environment: Join a team engaged in global projects.
• Career growth opportunities in an industry leading company.
• Internal mobility: Opportunities for job rotation and career progression

Additional Perks & Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.