Production Supervisor - Injection Molding Manufacturing

Elevate Solutions Group; Austell, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Solutions Group, located just outside the Atlanta Metro area in Austell, is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations on the 2nd shift. This onsite role focuses on safety, quality, and productivity while coordinating with maintenance and support teams to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and hands-on ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Ability to manage production, safety, and personnel issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work 2nd shift.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all shift production activities.
• Ensure production targets, efficiency, and throughput goals are met.
• Monitor line performance and address output issues.
• Coordinate staffing and labor to meet demand.
• Enforce safety policies and respond to safety concerns.
• Ensure products meet specifications and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and develop shift employees.
• Coordinate maintenance and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Use ERP/MRP to track production, inventory, and metrics.
• Review reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Production management

Problem-solving

Communication

Shift work

Tools

DELMIAWorks

Job description

Description

Elevate Solutions Group is a rapidly growing provider of Custom Plastic Injection Molding and Integrated Supply Chain solutions. Strategically located just outside the Atlanta Metro area (Austell), the company has evolved from a niche market provider to an industry leader with state-of-the-art technologies for manufacturing.

The company enjoys a remarkably high employee retention rate due in large part to its dynamic, team-based culture, integrity, and values.

We are seeking a skilled Production Supervisor to join our team as an onsite, hands-on owner for overseeing production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met. This role leads shift personnel, coordinates with maintenance and support teams, and ensures efficient use of systems and resources to meet production goals. 1st shift hours are Mon – Fri, 6:00am – 2:30pm.

Overview and Responsibilities

Production & Operations

• Supervise and coordinate all shift production activities
• Ensure production targets, efficiency, and throughput goals are achieved
• Monitor line performance and address issues impacting output
• Coordinate staffing and adjust labor as needed to meet demand

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies and procedures
• Respond immediately to safety concerns and elevate when appropriate
• Conduct regular safety checks and ensure proper use of equipment

Quality Assurance

• Ensure products meet all specifications and quality standards
• Stop production when quality issues are identified
• Partner with Quality team on root cause analysis and corrective actions

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop shift employees
• Address performance concerns and elevate disciplinary issues as needed
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment

Maintenance Coordination

• Identify equipment issues and coordinate with maintenance
• Troubleshoot minor issues and coordinate with maintenance
• Minimize downtime through proactive communication and follow-up

Systems & Reporting

• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track production, inventory, and performance metrics
• Ensure accurate data entry and reporting for shift activities
• Review and analyze reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (required)
• Ability to manage production, safety, and personnel issues in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Willingness to work 2nd shift hours

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• DELMIAWorks experience highly preferred
• Experience in plastic injection molding and/or assembly operations
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation and material handling systems
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

Work Environment

Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and varying temperatures. Requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting for the entire shift.

ESG is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.