Supervisor, Process & Set-up - Flora, IL

VetJobs; Flora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Flora, Illinois seeks a production supervisor to manage the blow molding setup and ensure on-time start-ups and mold changes. You will lead direct reports, coordinate with the management team, and drive safety and efficiency on the floor.

The role requires 3–5 years in a blow molding facility, strong communication, and the ability to train new staff. This on-site position emphasizes reliability and adherence to schedules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and read, write, and speak English.
• 3–5 years in a blow molding facility with shuttle equipment preferred.
• Solid safety, attendance and job performance history.
• Experience with blow molding tooling and components.

Responsibilities

• Promote and execute safe work practices throughout the facility.
• Manage the setup department to ensure timely and accurate start-ups.
• Identify mold issues and communicate changes to optimize tooling.
• Approve engineering on new tooling/mold with plant PDE.
• Train new employees and monitor performance/attendance.
• Coordinate with customer service and manufacturing to ensure materials are available for jobs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Forklift license

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift License

Job description

Job Description

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Manage direct reports to ensure plant start-ups and mold changes are completed timely and according to schedule. Work closely with management team and shift supervisor to control labor and ensure the production lines are running smoothly and efficiently. Identify continuous improvement opportunities within the plant. Daily communication with the management team and hourly employees to ensure best utilization of time, production schedule and cost.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsible for promoting and executing safe work practices throughout the Houston facility.
• Manage the set-up department, ensuring all set ups are completed timely and accurate.
• Identify mold issues and correct them by communicating, recommending changes to mold maker to optimize process/changes on tooling size(s).
• Work with plant PDE to approve engineering on new tooling /mold.
• Maintain listing of daily changes and report to plant manager at month’s end.
• Work closely with shift supervisors, operators and quality personnel, to ensure the production floor is running smoothly and efficiently.
• Work closely with PDE’S on new projects.
• Manage spare parts inventory.
• Train new employees.
• Work closely with customer service and manufacturing manager on upcoming jobs and ensuring all components are here for the job.
• Evaluate jobs that do not run to standard and work with appropriate personnel to bring them to standard.
• Provide support to the plant during off hours as needed.
• Monitor performance and attendance on direct reports and administer accordingly.
• Promote plant wide safety practices.

Job Details

Auto req ID 483922BR

Minimum Education Required: High School/GED

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Experience

Required: Good safety, attendance and job performance record. 3-5 years in a blow molding facility, preferably working with shuttle equipment.

• Working knowledge of blow molding tooling and components.
• Ability to demonstrate high amount of quality and quantity of work.
• Knowledge of plant procedures and equipment use.
• Extent to which team member identifies and corrects errors, initiates work activities, assumes responsibility, and anticipates needs.
• Extent to which team member completes work assignments, meets schedules, and follows established policies and procedures.
• Builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of everyone. Good safety, attendance and job performance record.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent knowledge of Bekum, Fischer or Kautex blow molders
• Understanding blow molding methods and logic
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Proficient in hydraulic systems
• Proficient in pneumatic systems
• Ability to assess job tasks, and prioritize those tasks when conditions change.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to communicate and train effectively.
• Ability to troubleshoot blow molding processing issues and effectively resolve them.
• Forklift License

Additional Preferred

• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in English.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Qualified blow molding setup

Special Requirements

• Must be dependable.
• Must have good attendance record.
• Must be willing to work after hours when needed.

Location

City: Flora

State: Illinois

Other Information

Job Category: Manufacturing

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: Silgan Containers