Supervisor - Production

Primex-Plastics-Corporation; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Vacation time

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation in Reedsburg, WI seeks a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift to lead daily manufacturing operations on the plant floor. You will supervise staff, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and ensure adherence to Primex standards.

Core hours are 3:00-11:00 p.m., with flexibility and occasional weekend shifts; expected 40-45 hours weekly. This exempt role requires 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to coaching and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and mentoring ability.
• Strong problem-solving skills with independent judgment.
• Good organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and technical understanding.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach production staff to meet performance targets.
• Assign tasks, prioritize duties, and optimize labor usage.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback.
• Enforce safety programs, participate in investigations, and promote a safe work environment.
• Identify efficiencies and cost reductions in processes and equipment.
• Oversee housekeeping and safety conditions of the plant.
• Communicate effectively with all shifts and coordinate with other departments.
• Foster morale, teamwork, and accountability; lead by example.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Job description

Primex Plastics Corporation, an international leader in the extruded plastic industry, is seeking a 2 nd shift Production Supervisor for our Reedsburg, WI facility.

Position

Production Supervisor – 2 nd shift

Full-time, Exempt

Hours

Typically, this role will work 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. but flexibility is required.

Monday through Friday is standard, with occasional weekend shifts

Setting

This role spends most of their time on the production floor with exposure to heat, noise, and machinery. PPE is required.

Position Summary

Responsible for supervising and coordinating manufacturing operations on assigned shift to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and employee performance meet Primex standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach employees to achieve performance objectives by providing strong and effective leadership.
• Delegate work assignments and prioritize duties to maximize the efficient and effective use of personnel.
• Coach, train, manage, and appraise the performance of production staff, including frequent instruction and feedback, regularly scheduled performance reviews, and as-needed disciplinary actions.
• Promote and enforce safety programs and policies. Participate in safety meetings, incident investigations, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure a safe work environment for all.
• Make recommendations and encourage employee feedback to improve efficiencies and reduce costs related to processes and equipment.
• Maintain general oversight of building conditions including cleanliness and safety concerns.
• Communicate and interact effectively with all employees on all shifts.
• Coordinate with other supervisors and departments across shifts.
• Promote employee morale, engagement, and teamwork.
• Lead by example.

The information above is intended to be a summary and does not list all required duties.

Desired Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in a leadership role is required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent judgement
• Effective organizational and time-management skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic computer skills
• Clean and safe work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Rx benefits at low out-of-pocket costs
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Paid vacation & personal time
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement plan with company match
• And much much more!

Core hours are 3:00-11:00 p.m. with additional time as needed to organize daily activities.
This is an exempt position and requires flexibility but one could expect approximately 40-45 hours per week, on average.