Supervisor - Perm Mold Weekend shift

Le Sueur Incorporated

Le Sueur (MN)

On-site

USD 30,307 - 46,838

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

401k with company match

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Le Sueur Incorporated is seeking a Weekend Shift Supervisor to lead the molding operations on Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The role entails planning, coordinating, and supervising all molding activities to meet production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements. You will manage staff, equipment, materials, and processes, promote continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

High School diploma required; 1–2 years in plastics manufacturing preferred.
Technical or manufacturing education is a plus; supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate daily molding operations for the weekend shift.
Train, supervise, and develop team members; ensure safe work practices.
Communicate shift goals and production priorities; monitor output and quality.
Review schedules, determine staffing needs, and manage labor for targets.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate setup/changeovers for runs.
Ensure proper packaging and documentation for finished goods; maintain reports.

Skills

Staff supervision

Production planning

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Technical/manufacturing education preferred

Job description

Weekend Shift Sunday, Friday, Saturday (5am - 5:30pm)

The Position:

The Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all molding operations during the assigned shift to ensure production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and cost objectives are achieved. This position oversees employees, equipment, materials, and production processes while promoting continuous improvement and maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Operations

Plan, organize, and coordinate daily operations for the assigned shift.

Conduct daily pre-shift meetings to communicate production goals, safety updates, and operational priorities.

Review production schedules and determine staffing and labor requirements to meet production targets.

Verify supplies required for scheduled production are available.

Assign and coordinate work activities within the molding department.

Supervise machine setup, changeovers, and startup procedures for production runs.

Monitor machine performance and production output, making adjustments as necessary to maintain efficiency and quality.

Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions, startup issues, and quality problems.

Ensure finished products meet customer quality standards and are properly packaged before transfer to finished goods.

Ensure all production, quality, and operational reports are completed accurately for each shift.

Review production results against established goals and identify opportunities for improvement.

Verify labor reporting and time entries for accuracy.

Employee Supervision and Development

Train, instruct, and orient employees on company procedures, safety policies, machine operations, and production processes.

Ensure employees operate equipment safely and maintain clean, organized workstations.

Monitor employee performance and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities for team members.

Evaluate employees based on attendance, productivity, attitude, and performance.

Communication and Problem Resolution

Conduct shift-to-shift communication to ensure smooth operational transitions.

Address employee concerns and operational issues including production delays, quality defects, and attendance matters.

Document production or personnel issues and communicate action plans to management.

Implement corrective actions to resolve operational problems and prevent recurrence.

Prepare shop packets and documentation for upcoming production runs.

Continuous Improvement

Promote and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.

Identify process improvement opportunities within molding operations.

Support lean manufacturing practices and operational efficiency initiatives.

Education and Experience

Minimum: High School diploma and 1-2 years working in a plastics manufacturing environment.

Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or manufacturing-related education preferred. 3-5 years of experience in plastics manufacturing or injection molding operations. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

Functional Requirements

Routinely able to:

Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reach forward, reach overhead, lift, carry, crouch and bend.