Second-Shift Production Supervisor - Safety & Throughput

Davies Molding, LLC; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Molding, LLC is seeking a Second Shift Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations across production departments, ensuring policy compliance and ongoing KPI improvement. You will coach, mentor and develop direct reports, drive safety, and optimize throughput while coordinating with first shift and master scheduler to meet on-time deliveries.

Role requires hands-on leadership in an industrial plastics environment, experience with lean/ISO/QS documentation, ERP systems, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Industrial Manufacturing Experience preferably in plastics (3 years plus).
• Plastic Knowledge/Experience: Thermoplastic and thermoset processing technologies, molding materials, secondary operations, and machinery
• Strong interpersonal teambuilding and communication skills at all levels
• Exposure and understanding of automation systems in plastics manufacturing.
• Thorough knowledge of good leadership and mentoring strategies
• Problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• QS/ISO and Lean manufacturing documentation control
• Able to maintain quality standards and efficiencies levels
• Ability to read production blueprints and use basic measuring devices

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all Direct Reports
• Drive a zero-incident safety culture by focusing on detecting, solving and preventing unsafe acts, conditions and behaviors
• Plan and organize work schedules for Shift leads.
• Coach and mentor all department personnel for performance improvements.
• Control product scrap and diminish product rejections by focusing and attacking root causes of problems.
• Provide onboarding for new hires, review job expectations, job training, and safety procedures.
• Responsible for all aspects of department performance.
• Continually update KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) and provide results to management.
• Responsible for Performance Management, Time Management, and employee Vacation Accruals.
• Manage work schedules for production department
• In conjunction with first shift supervisors and master scheduler, manage departments work schedules on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain the labor and production matrix by allocating necessary resources and cross-training.
• Work with first shift supervisors to Plan and Organize completion of production orders within the departments.
• Champion 5’S practices throughout the plant.
• Provide Department Training
• Coordinate employee training such as new hire, new processes, or process improvement training.
• Provide On-the-Job Training as needed.
• Assure safety training is completed on time.
• Get involvement in the solution of process/systems Problems
• Achieve knowledge of production processes and strive to achieving equipment operations knowledge.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving problems by supporting available staff.
• Collaborate with EHS, Engineering, IT, Maintenance, Tooling, Quality and Materials.
• Formulate teams to resolve problems.
• Assure Established Policies are being followed
• Maintain adherence to all policies, such as Employee Handbook, ISO procedures, Work Instructions, and Job Safety/EHS.
• Create and maintain work instructions for processing and equipment maintenance.
• Handle additional duties as assigned
• Be willing and able to take on additional work assignments and responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Problem solving

Mentoring

Safety culture

Automation systems knowledge

Reading blueprints

Quality focus

Multitasking

Education

A.A. or equivalent

BA preferred

Job description

Davies Molding, LLC is seeking a Second Shift Supervisor to manage day-to-day operations across production departments, ensuring policy compliance and ongoing KPI improvement. You will coach, mentor and develop direct reports, drive safety, and optimize throughput while coordinating with first shift and master scheduler to meet on-time deliveries.

Role requires hands-on leadership in an industrial plastics environment, experience with lean/ISO/QS documentation, ERP systems, and the ability to