Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

TriMas Packaging LLC; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

TriMas Packaging LLC in Auburn, IN, is seeking a Production Supervisor on 1st shift to lead up to 45 team members and drive hourly production targets. The role emphasizes safety, training, and strong leadership to maintain smooth operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include ensuring PPE compliance, coaching employees, maintaining accurate reporting, coordinating with maintenance, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proven people management ability to develop a team.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• Computer skills with ERP and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Technical background in injection molding, steel, paint lines or high‑speed assembly preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe work environment and PPE usage for all team members.
• Train team members and monitor on‑the‑job training and cross‑training.
• Lead and motivate up to 45 resources to meet hourly/daily targets.
• Communicate product quality and productivity, assisting corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate hourly/daily production reporting and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with maintenance on machine/tool issues affecting production.
• Ensure smooth shift transitions and proper communication of issues.
• Complete daily job orders and manage assignments/time-off requests.
• Promote a visual workplace with status boards and metrics.

Skills

Supervisory

People management

English fluency

ERP

MS Office

Injection molding

Lean Six Sigma

High-speed assembly

Tools

ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Company: TriMas Packaging LLC

Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA

Employment Type:Hourly | Full-Time

Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Position Summary

The Production Supervisoroverviews the daily activities and how employees perform during theirshift. Responsible for maximizingemployee satisfaction through handling requests of complaints and reporting thecollective shift output of the manufacturing environment. They are in charge ofmaintaining a safe and organized work environment while ensuring thatproduction runs smoothly. Responsiblefor engaging and motivating the manufacturing team, up to 45 resources, toachieve hourly and/or daily shift business targets.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe work environment and that all PPE is available and is used by all team members as appropriate for the job.
• Ensures team members are properly trained for the work and production targets being asked to perform/achieve. Monitors and reports the on-the-job training process for new and transferred employees. Makes recommendations to management on employees who’ve proven the aptitude to be cross-trained to maintain workforce flexibility.
• Voice and face of leadership and responsible for ensuring all communication is conducted respectfully and with the focus of safety first. Confers with management and team members to resolve personnel issues and supports the coaching/development as necessary to achieve company targets.
• Communicates product quality and productivity performance to team members so they are able to self-correct during the shift. Supports as necessary and communicates with Human Resources and Management on situations where corrective action is necessary
• Ensures Hourly/Daily production reporting is accurate and daily product quality and production goals are achieved.
• Works with maintenance when machine/tool/die issues negatively impact the production schedule.
• Accountable for ensuring a smooth transition between the shifts and any resource issues are properly communicated to Human Resources and Management.
• Ensures the production schedule is completed as scheduled and reports issues negatively impacting the schedule to the Buyer/Planner and Management as appropriate.
• Ensures completion of daily job orders, employee assignment and time-off requests.
• Maintains a “visual workplace” – using production boards, equipment status boards, etc.
• Immediately addresses and/or resolves off-schedule situations, lost time and production targets that are off-standard.
• Communicates opportunities for improvement to Engineering and/or Management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager.

About Us

TriMas Packaging is a global provider of dispensing, closure, flexible packaging and custom solutions serving the beauty and personal care, food and beverage, home care, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical, and industrial and agricultural markets. With 22 locations worldwide and a strong culture built on safety, innovation and sustainability, we design and manufacture high-quality packaging solutions that meet the standards our customers expect.

Through ongoing innovation and close collaboration with our customers, we continuously enhance our expertise, expand our customer reach and broaden our product portfolio. Together, our people, products and shared commitment to excellence drive us to shape the future of packaging.

Why Join TriMas Packaging?

At TriMas Packaging, we care beyond packaging. Our success starts with our people, and we are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued, supported and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

When you join our team, you become part of a global, collaborative and purpose-driven organization committed to:

Creating Value – We deliver innovative, high-quality packaging solutions by leveraging advanced technologies, state-of-the-art facilities and a global network built on trust.

Supporting Our People – Our employees are the foundation of our success. We embrace diversity, encourage collaboration and foster an inclusive workplace focused on safety, respect and continuous learning.

Driving Innovation – We invest in continuous improvement and operational excellence, empowering our teams to develop new ideas and deliver exceptional results for our customers.

Building a Sustainable Future – We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and developing sustainable packaging solutions that benefit our customers, our communities and our planet.

We offer competitive benefits, a supportive culture and the opportunity to work with international teams around the globe.

If you’re looking for a place where you can build your career, be challenged and make a difference, TriMas Packaging is the place for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisoryexperience in manufacturing environment required.
• Proven people managementskills and ability to develop and/or maintain a team.
• Excellent English verbaland written communication skills.
• Computer skills (ERP,Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Technical background ininjection molding, steel manufacturing, paint lines and/or high-speed assemblyis highly preferred
• Lean or Six Sigmaqualification is preferred

The expected pay range for this position is $29.00 - $35.00