Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift, Farmington, CT

Polymer Resources Ltd.; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision & Dental

401(k) Plan/Roth Plan

Flex 125 Plan (HCR, DCR, HSA)

Life Insurance

Identity Theft protection

Job summary

Polymer Resources Ltd. located in Farmington, CT, seeks a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. The role oversees extrusion lines, coaches a hands-on team, and ensures safety, quality and punctual delivery for medical, automotive and consumer markets.

The ideal candidate has experience leading manufacturing operations, proficiency with MS Office, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have great communication skills and write effectively.
• Must be able to perform arithmetic and algebra commensurate with high school graduation levels.
• Capable of writing reports, using personal computers and have basic computer skills in MS Office programs.
• Ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the production team to ensure safety, quality, productivity and customer service goals.
• Operate extrusion lines (single screw and twin screw) and line subsystems including pumps, blowers, pelletizers, and temperature controllers.
• Ensure safe operations of personnel and equipment.
• Monitor equipment and process settings to meet customer specifications and maintain product quality.
• Handle multiple tasks calmly under pressure and respond to changing priorities.
• Coordinate activities between operators and VP of Operations; enforce plant policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Arithmetic skills

MS Office

Hand tools

Lifting 50 lbs

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

• Pumps, blowers, pelletizers, temperature controllers etc.

Careers

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Polymer Resources is seeking an experienced candidate for a Production Supervisor position based at our Farmington, CT facility.

At Polymer Resources, we compound Engineering Thermoplastic materials that are used in both Injection Molding and Profile Extrusion applications serving Medical, Automotive, Consumer, and Industrial markets. We specialize in producing Custom Colored products, and in providing materials with specific property profiles that meet needs of our customers. We are a service company that provides specialty plastics; and as a result, we have on time delivery rates greater than 99% with low returns and projected double-digit growth over the next three years.

Polymer Resources is a hands-on organization where everyone makes an impact. It is a great team atmosphere where people truly support each other.

Summary

The Production Supervisor is part of the production team at Polymer Resources and will report to the Senior Supervisor. In this role the incumbent must ensure that the objective of safety, quality, productivity, and customer service are achieved.

Essential Duties

• Must have good leadership skills, must interact well with others, ability to work with the pressure of deadlines and accommodate a flexible workload.
• Must know how to operate extrusion lines (single screw and twin screw) and the line sub systems
  • Pumps, blowers, pelletizers, temperature controllers etc.
• Responsible for the safe operations of personnel and equipment
• Responsible for the quality of production. They must be constantly aware of the status of the equipment and make changes to process settings as required to meet customer specifications.
• Must remain calm during stressful situations and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be prepared to address any situation at any time.
• In a team environment- coach, supervise, lead, discipline, direct, audit and coordinate the activities of employees.
• Act as a direct liaison between VP of Operations and operators.
• Support and enforce plant and corporate policies.

Required Skills

• Must have great communication skills and write effectively
• Must be able to perform arithmetic and algebra commensurate with high school graduation levels.
• Capable of writing reports, using personal computers and have basic computer skills in MS Office programs.
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Skills Desired

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Extrusion experience: Twin-screw extruder experience helpful
• Forklift operation
• Proficiency with Microsoft office

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience: $60,000-$80,000 annual salary. Excellent benefit package that includes Medical/Vision & Dental, 401(k) Plan/Roth Plan, Flex 125 Plan (HCR, DCR, HSA), Life Insurance, Identity Theft as well as additional available coverages.

Our Mission

My mission at Polymer Resources has not changed since I founded this company more than four decades ago. It includes continuing our tradition of financial stability, sustainable growth and visionary leadership that compounds success for customers, suppliers and employees. It also means proudly manufacturing our products in America, and making them available to the global marketplace.

Les Klein, Chief Executive Officer, Polymer Resources, Ltd.