Shift Supervisor - Nights

ALPLA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and educational‑

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

ALPLA Group, a global leader in sustainable packaging, seeks an experienced supervisor for production and operations in Salt Lake City. You will oversee daily molding activities, monitor equipment performance, and drive improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of extrusion and injection molding, and a commitment to Lean and Kaizen practices. On-site, full-time position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in extrusion blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of molding processes, including parison programming, mold setup and tooling, and defect identification and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily molding operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor machine performance and ensure optimal utilization.
• Coordinate changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure production targets (OEE, scrap rates, cycle times) are achieved or exceeded.
• Troubleshoot processing issues related to production equipment or part defects.
• Lead, coach, and develop shift team members including operators, material handlers, and technicians.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Molding processes knowledge

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in plastics/manufacturing

Job description

• On-site
• Production & Manufacturing
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SHIFT001922

Description

Build a Career, Not Just a JobJoin ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

What You Would Enjoy Doing

Main Responsibilities:

Production & Operations

• Supervise daily molding operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor machine performance (molding equipment, auxiliaries, automation) and ensure optimal utilization.
• Coordinate changeovers, startups, and shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Ensure production targets (OEE, scrap rates, cycle times) are achieved or exceeded.
• Troubleshoot processing issues related to production equipment or part defects.
• Operate machines when needed
• Give breaks to operators and packers as needed
• Lead, coach, and develop shift team members including operators, material handlers, and technicians.
• Assign responsibilities and ensure adequate staffing for production lines.
• Conduct shift meetings to communicate goals, safety requirements, and performance updates.
• Handle attendance, conduct, and disciplinary actions under company policy. Recommend hiring and promotion input to production manager.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on accountability and engagement.
• Manage timesheets for payroll accuracy.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Drive a strong safety culture and continuous improvement in safety performance.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all products meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Monitor in-process inspections and support root cause analysis for defects.
• Collaborate with Quality teams on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and optimize processes.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives.
• Utilize data to track performance metrics and implement improvement.

Maintenance Coordination

• Work closely with Maintenance to address equipment issues and minimize downtime.
• Assist in preventive maintenance scheduling and execution.
• Ensure proper documentation of machine issues and repairs.

Performance Metrics:

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Operational waste
• Safety incident rates
• Quality defect rates
• Employee engagement and turnover
• Directs Work
• Develops Talent
• Nimble Learning
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Builds Effective Teams
• Customer Focus

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree or technical certification in plastics, manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of experience in extrusion blow molding, injection stretch blow molding, injection molding or plastics manufacturing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Molding processes, including:
• Parison programming
• Mold setup and tooling
• Defect identification and troubleshooting

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #SALARY#SLC

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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