Production Supervisor – Injection Molding & Safety

IPL Schoeller; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and safety compliance. You will lead a hands-on team, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high quality and productivity levels.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of quality control and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Track record of leading production teams and meeting targets.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control standards.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers.
• Ensure production schedules are met and products meet quality standards.
• Champion, monitor and enforce safety protocols and procedures.
• Train and mentor production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production processes and workflows.
• Monitor and manage production KPIs to ensure targets are met.
• Proficient in starting, stopping, and adjusting machines.
• Leading machine operators and technicians, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance.
• Onboarding new staff and reinforcing best practices.
• Clear and concise updates to incoming supervisors or managers.
• Enforce PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe machine operation.
• Documenting and escalating safety or quality incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Quality control

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Production software

Microsoft Office

Working under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

IPL Schoeller in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient scheduling and safety compliance. You will lead a hands-on team, troubleshoot issues, and maintain high quality and productivity levels.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership, and a solid understanding of quality control and Lean practices.