Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

parkerplasticsinc; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Annual profit sharing

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Company‑paid disability and life保险

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Parker Plastics is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations on the designated shift, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves supervising production staff, enforcing GMP and SOPs, and coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in fast-paced manufacturing, strong leadership, and the ability to train and coach employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English and/or Spanish.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and hands-on floor presence.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production employees on the designated shift, planning and assigning work.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, Food Safety & Quality, SOPs, HACCP, and safety programs.
• Provide training and coaching to shift personnel for optimal performance.
• Maintain production records and input data into reporting systems.
• Support safety initiatives and ensure a safe work environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading/Writing English

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or technical training

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Parker Plastics | Full‑Time

Parker Plastics is a stable manufacturing company with over 30 years of success, and we’re hiring dependable and trustworthy Production Supervisor to join our team.

Pay & Benefits

• Full‑time, 81/2to 9‑hour shifts
• Temperature‑controlled work environment
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual profit sharing
• Paid holidays starting immediately
• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance

Job Summary

The production supervisor position is responsible for supervising production employees in a manufacturing environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions on designated shift.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure compliance/reporting requirements in GMP, Food Safety & Food Quality, SOP’s, HACCP, and Human Safety programs through the training, development, performance management and coaching of shift team members
• Provides a strong floor presence and understanding of the processes adequate to set the example for others to follow
• Handles day‑to‑day production documentation, ensures its accuracy and timely input into reporting systems
• Provides training to shift personnel to make sure all employees have the tools necessary for optimum performance.
• Champions all safety initiatives within the facility to ensure all safety goals and objectives are met, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
• Instruct and train employees in safety, ensure duties are performed in accordance with safety regulations, while leading by example ensuring own actions are performed in accordance with safety regulations.
• Follow coaching/corrective action procedures if employees engage in any unsafe acts
• Ensures that all products produced meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Handles routine issues with regards to employee relations
• Conduct daily start of shift meetings to discuss safety topics, quality concerns, etc.
• Must help maintain production equipment in good working condition (daily, weekly and monthly PM’s).
• Ensures the production schedule is maintained with proper level of staffing.
• Must help reduce the amount of scrap waste within the facility.
• Help maintain scheduling of production to meet customer needs and maintain the lowest possible labor/overtime costs.
• Help schedule and maintain appropriate manning level to meet the shifts production requirements.
• Review and calculate employee timecards weekly.
• Prepare daily production reports.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A demonstrated ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions in the English and/or Spanishlanguage.
• 5years previous supervisory experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Must be able to multi task, work independently, and have strong demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Demonstrated experience of being engaged at the floor level and “hands on” approach

Preferred Candidate Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Experience in the plastics industry a plus
• Knowledge in SQF, GMP, HACCP, FSMA, plant production systems, sanitation, plant safety, quality systems and regulations.