Two-Shift Plant Supervisor: Rubber Molding & Extrusion

S B Technical Products

Spring (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance — PPO, HMO, and HSA

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with 6% Company Match

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Hultec in Texas is seeking a Plant Supervisor to own day-to-day performance of the compression molding, extrusion, and Sphere operations across two shifts. Through two Shift Leads, this role delivers safe, on-time, right-first-time production while driving efficiency up and scrap down, building a capable, engaged workforce and ensuring every part shipped meets Hultec quality standards.

The supervisor will coach Shift Leads, manage labor, lead root-cause analysis on scrap drivers, uphold safety,

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
5+ years manufacturing experience with 2+ years supervising production teams in a multi-shift environment.
Hands-on experience with rubber compression molding and/or rubber extrusion processes.
Working knowledge of OEE, scrap tracking, and root-cause problem solving.
Understanding OSHA safety requirements including lockout/tagout and machine guarding.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) and ERP/MES production systems.
Strong communication skills and the ability to coach, hold people accountable, and resolve conflict.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct daily production across compression presses, extrusion lines, and Sphere to meet schedule, volume, and delivery commitments.
Monitor and improve OEE, labor efficiency, and line utilization; lead corrective action when targets are missed.
Reduce changeover and cycle times through standard work, setup reduction, and process optimization.
Partner with Maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime and support preventive maintenance on presses, molds, dies, and extruders.
Manage labor allocation, overtime, and shift coverage to balance cost and output.
Own scrap % by area, shift, and part number; track daily and report weekly.
Lead root-cause analysis on top scrap drivers such as flash, non-fill, blisters, porosity, dimensional variation, and material waste.
Drive countermeasures with Engineering and Quality, and verify effectiveness.
Control compound and material usage, including shelf life, FIFO, and startup/purge waste on extrusion.
Directly supervise two Shift Leads; set clear shift-level goals and expectations.
Ensure shift handoffs and meetings maintain standards and communication.
Conduct regular one-on-ones and annual performance reviews for the Shift Leads.
Build cross-training matrix to cover each area with multiple qualified operators.
Ensure operators are trained and certified on standard work, equipment, and quality requirements before running independently.
Identify high-potential employees and develop a succession pipeline for Lead roles.
Address attendance, performance, and conduct issues per policy with HR involvement.
Foster an engaged, respectful culture with recognition and open communication.
Champion a zero-injury culture and enforce safety policies, PPE, and OSHA requirements.
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout, machine guarding, hot-surface, and material-handling procedures.
Lead safety observations, near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
Maintain 5S and housekeeping standards in all areas.
Abide by Hultec quality standards, control plans, and work instructions; ensure inspections.
Contain nonconforming product and support audits and corrective actions.
Support customer audits and maintain compliance with the plant's quality management system.
Lead or participate in Kaizen and Lean initiatives; maintain visual management boards and daily meetings.
Report KPIs, trends, and improvement actions to the Plant Manager.