Shift Supervisor – Plastics Manufacturing Leader

ALPLA Group; 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

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.