Assistant Production Supervisor

Assistant Production Supervisor

Edge Plastics is seeking a driven and motivated Assistant Production Supervisor to join our team! If you are looking for a career change eager to grow professionally and possess a natural talent for leadership this is the opportunity for you.

What We Are Looking For:

• Manufacturing Experience: Familiarity with production environments and processes.
• Fast-Paced Adaptability: Ability to thrive and maintain quality in a dynamic setting.
• Team Player: A collaborative spirit who enjoys working closely with others to achieve shared goals.

Edge Plastics offers:

Competitive hourly wage starting at $25/hour.

Paid Time Off

Full array of medical dental vision and supplemental benefits.

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K retirement with a company match

2 week set rotation schedule-work 15 days a month!!

Read below for position details:

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Plant Manager and Production Supervisor the Assistant Production Supervisor helps manage shift operations to ensure high standards of safety quality and output. This role bridges production leadership training and quality assurance to support continuous facility improvement and daily floor execution.

Job Responsibilities:

The list is a comprehensive list meant to represent the most common or important duties of the position. Other duties may be required and/or assigned.

Production Leadership & Workflow: Direct daily shift workflows assignments and startups/shutdowns in alignment with production and quality goals. Leverage analytical data to optimize shift priorities.

Team Coaching & Development: Mentor train and supervise shift personnel (including packers and press operators). Deliver constructive feedback and support new hire onboarding in partnership with the Training Manager.

Quality & Compliance: Conduct quality audits perform visual inspections (checking for stress fractures bubbles and color accuracy) and enforce compliance with OSHA PPE and company safety protocols. Escalate issues immediately to leadership.

Operational Support: Operate tow motors and presses as business demands require and handle disciplinary or administrative protocols per Edge Plastics policies.

Education & Experience

• Manufacturing Experience: Minimum of 3 years of hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven supervisory or leadership experience.
• Education: Associate or Bachelors degree in technical discipline preferred or equivalent professional work experience.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Technical & Professional Competencies

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel) and general computer operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Ability to read comprehend and execute detailed instructions while accurately recording quality data.
• High sense of urgency strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative team setting.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk stand bend and stretch for extended periods.
• Ability to lift finished products overhead handling weights up to 60 lbs.
• Capacity to perform detailed visual inspections of finished products.

Schedule & Availability

• Available to work 12-hour rotational shifts including weekends holidays and mandatory overtime.
• Flexibility to work the night shift (6:00 PM 6:00 Alarm/6:00 AM) or other shifts based on operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in technical related discipline preferred but not required or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years proven manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years proven leadership experience

Knowledge Skills and Abilities**

The Assistant Production Supervisor must have the following abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software (word excel) and basic computer operations.
• Ability to communicate in professional tone and manner in both verbal and written means.

• Walk Stand bend stretch for hours at a time and lift finished products overhead.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Read and comprehend written instructions and ensure instructions are met and achieved upon review of completed product. Must be able to properly record quality related concerns as they arise.
• Ability to be able to visually inspect finished product

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to multi-task with a high sense of urgency

The Assistant Production Supervisor must also be able to:

• Work twelve (12) hour shifts on a rotational basis which includes weekends holidays and overtime on designated weeks.
• Work on nightshift (6pm-6am) or other shifts based on business need.

**Edge Plastics Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.

Required Experience:

Manager