Shift Production Supervisor: Lean Leader for 2nd/Night Shifts

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lump-sum sign-on bonus

Job summary

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily extrusion operations and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This hands-on role manages the production floor across 2nd and night shifts in Buffalo, NY.

You will coach teams, monitor processes, and partner with maintenance/engineering to minimize downtime and improve efficiency. Relocation assistance is offered for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership ability with a track record of improving team performance and production output.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily extrusion operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
• Lead, coach, and develop production team members across shifts; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Monitor extrusion processes (profiles, tubing, sheet, film, compounding, or pipe) and troubleshoot issues related to materials, tooling, or equipment.
• Partner with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment efficiency.
• Implement and support Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate production reporting, including scrap rates, efficiency metrics, and labor utilization.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Plastic Executive Recruiters seeks an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily extrusion operations and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement. This hands-on role manages the production floor across 2nd and night shifts in Buffalo, NY.

You will coach teams, monitor processes, and partner with maintenance/engineering to minimize downtime and improve efficiency. Relocation assistance is offered for qualified candidates.