Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

TekniPlex; Ridgefield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Telemedicine

Life Insurance

HSA

FSA

Job summary

TekniPlex Healthcare is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for an immediate 3rd shift at our Ridgefield, CT plant. You will oversee production operations, ensure safety, quality, and cost targets, and report to the Production Manager.

The role requires 2–4 years in manufacturing and 2+ years of supervision; experience with union environments and ERP systems is a plus. The salary range is $75,000–$85,000 per year, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of manufacturing or high-volume operations experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading and directing employees.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise shift production employees and enforce policies.
• Achieve production and safety objectives while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Oversee production lines and use ERP and ladder logic.
• Manage raw material usage, inventory, and work orders in ERP.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce costs and boost productivity.
• Provide training, coaching, and performance evaluations.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Industrial software

Ladder logic

Job description

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY

TekniPlex Healthcare is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for an immediate 3rd shift opening at our unionized plant in Ridgefield. The successful candidate will oversee production operations, ensuring adherence to company standards in quality, safety, efficiency, cost management, and profitability. This role will report directly to the Production Manager. The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 per year.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and manage shift production employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve production and safety objectives while maintaining high standards for quality and efficiency.
• Oversee the operation of production lines, ensuring adherence to company procedures and effective use of industrial software and ladder logic.
• Utilize the ERP system to manage raw material usage, inventory (both raw materials and finished goods), machine hours, and order closures.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing productivity.
• Conduct initial investigations into internal rejections and other production issues, and report findings as required.
• Maintain, compile, and summarize shift production documentation.
• Provide hands-on training, motivation, and performance evaluation for production employees.
• Identify and address equipment deficiencies in collaboration with the maintenance team.
• Ensure production lines are properly supplied and prepared for operation.
• Be available to work additional hours as needed to meet production demands.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, management, and vendors.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all processes and equipment to provide immediate and effective troubleshooting support.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise employees, executing supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and terminating employees; training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Position Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of manufacturing or high-volume operations experience
• 2+ years of experience leading and directing employees
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in plastic compounding or extrusion is highly desired
• Experience working in a union environment is a plus
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Proven experience in manufacturing projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with well-developed organizational skills

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.