Sheet Extrusion Production Supervisor

Allied-Plastics; Twin Lakes (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Plastics in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Sheet Extrusion Production Supervisor to lead the sheet extrusion department on a hands-on basis. You will coach, train, and support a manufacturing team to meet safety, quality, and productivity goals.

In this role you will review production schedules, assign daily work, monitor extrusion rates and scrap, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret production documents, work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and quality procedures.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and provide support outside regular hours when necessary.
• Experience with ISO quality systems, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, train, and support employees within the sheet extrusion department.
• Assign daily work and ensure production priorities and performance expectations are understood.
• Monitor extrusion rates, setup times, production output, material usage, and scrap.
• Troubleshoot sheet extrusion equipment and process issues; coordinate support as needed.
• Review production schedules and determine staffing, equipment, and material needs.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, ISO procedures, and work-order requirements.
• Enforce safety policies and participate in the Safety Committee.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment using 5S principles.
• Prepare and verify piece approvals and quality documentation.
• Assist with production scheduling, inventory, and department operations when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Strong mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP software

Payroll system

Job description

Allied Plastics | Twin Lakes, WisconsinFull-Time | Non-ExemptSchedule: 1st ShiftPay: Based on Experience in Sheet Extrusion / Plastics Manufacturing and Leadership CapabilitiesLead People. Improve Processes. Drive Production.Allied Plastics is seeking an experienced Sheet Extrusion Production Supervisor to lead employees and daily operations within our growing sheet extrusion department.This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands manufacturing operations, knows how to develop a strong team, and can balance safety, quality, productivity, and employee accountability. The ideal candidate is a confident problem-solver who can provide clear direction, troubleshoot production issues, and keep the department operating efficiently.If you enjoy leading from the floor, developing employees, and improving manufacturing performance, we want to hear from you.WHAT YOU WILL DOLead, coach, train, and support employees within the sheet extrusion department.Assign daily work and ensure employees understand production priorities and performance expectations.Monitor extrusion rates, setup times, production output, material usage, and scrap.Troubleshoot sheet extrusion equipment and process issues and coordinate additional support when necessary.Review production schedules and determine staffing, equipment, and material requirements.Ensure production counts, scrap, lot-control records, and job documentation are completed accurately.Complete and verify first-piece approvals and other required quality documentation.Maintain compliance with company quality standards, ISO procedures, and work-order requirements.Enforce safety policies, provide direction on safe work practices, and participate in the Safety Committee.Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment using 5S principles.Hold regular employee meetings and ensure required training is completed.Approve timecards and PTO requests through the company’s payroll system.Address employee performance, attendance, and workplace concerns in partnership with Human Resources.Assist with production scheduling, job creation, inventory, and department operations when the Extrusion Manager is unavailable.Promote continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles.Maintain accountability for company and quality-control tools.Provide occasional after-hours or on-call troubleshooting support when production needs require it.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORRequired:High school diploma or GED.Five years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated ability to lead employees, assign work, provide feedback, address performance concerns, and resolve workplace problems.Strong mechanical aptitude and manufacturing troubleshooting skills.Ability to read and interpret production documents, work orders, safety rules, operating instructions, and quality procedures.Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to accurately complete production records and routine reports.Willingness to work in a hands-on manufacturing environment and provide support outside regular hours when necessary.Preferred:Previous sheet extrusion, plastics extrusion, or plastics manufacturing experience.Experience supervising a 24-hour or multi-shift manufacturing operation.Knowledge of extrusion processing, equipment setup, first-piece approval, material handling, lot control, and scrap reduction.Experience with ISO quality systems, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.Experience working with an HRIS, payroll, ERP, or manufacturing production system.WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEA successful Sheet Extrusion Production Supervisor will:Build a safe, accountable, and team-oriented department.Communicate expectations clearly and consistently.Meet production goals without sacrificing employee safety or product quality.Identify production issues quickly and take effective corrective action.Maintain accurate documentation, inventory, and production reporting.Develop employees through coaching, training, and hands-on leadership.Work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and senior leadership.WHY JOIN ALLIED PLASTICS?Allied Plastics offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage.401(k) plan with company match.Paid time off.Profit-sharing opportunities.Pet insurance.A stable manufacturing environment with opportunities to make a meaningful operational impact.PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTSThis position regularly works around moving mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. The employee will frequently stand, walk, reach, communicate, and use their hands to operate or inspect equipment and materials. The position may occasionally require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. Employees may be exposed to noise, airborne particles, fumes, and extended periods of elevated temperatures.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.READY TO LEAD?If you are an experienced manufacturing leader who takes pride in developing employees, solving production challenges, and delivering safe, high-quality results, apply today to join Allied Plastics as our next Sheet Extrusion Production Supervisor.Allied Plastics is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.