Production Supervisor

Engineering Plastic Components
Lebanon, KY 40033
Apply by sending resume to cbrady@epcmfg.com or fill out an application. 

Job Title:  Production Supervisor                                            Department: Molding

Location:  __Lebanon__                                                                                                                                  Date Released: DEC 2012

Hourly     Salaried        Exempt:    Yes     No

• Production Supervisor – Injection Molding (Automotive)

Job Title: Production Supervisor – Injection Molding
Department: Manufacturing
Reports To: Production Manager
Location: [Insert Location]

• Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily injection molding operations within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. The supervisor leads a team of operators and technicians and collaborates with engineering, maintenance, and quality departments.

• Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of injection molding production staff
• Ensure production schedules are met in alignment with customer and company requirements
• Monitor machine performance, cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime
• Troubleshoot molding process issues and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all products meet automotive quality standards and specifications
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects
• Coordinate mold changes, setups, and maintenance activities
• Enforce safety policies and ensure compliance with OSHA standards
• Train, coach, and evaluate team members
• Maintain accurate production records and reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to optimize processes

• Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of injection molding processes and equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot molding defects
• Understanding of automotive quality systems (IATF 16949)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3–7+ years of injection molding or plastics manufacturing experience
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Automotive industry experience strongly preferred

• Work Environment

• Manufacturing plant setting (heat, noise, machinery)
• Standing/walking for extended periods
• Occasional lifting (25–50 lbs)
• Shift work, overtime, and weekends may be required

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
• Scientific molding experience

 

 

 

 

I.                    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Supervisor supervises the following team members on respective shift – Team Leaders, Relief Operators, Machine Operators, Process Technicians, Mold Setters, and Material Handlers. Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in molding of plastic components, operating and maintaining injection mold machines.

 

1. OTHER SKILL REQUIREMENTS

 

Must demonstrate leadership skills and have interpersonal skills/demeanor to motivate the staff and build trust with the workforce.

Other requirements:

Patience

Good verbal and written communication skills

Organization

Regular and reliable attendance and punctuality

Ability to engage in shift work

 

 

IV.        PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to             successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand.  The employee is             occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or           balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move    up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color    vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

1. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters       while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable          individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Work Environment – indoors in plastic manufacturing factory.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The       employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of       electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*The above job description is a broadly based description and is not intended to contain all specifics of a particular job.  This description is not a contract for employment.  It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential duties assigned by supervisors with the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company’s overall benefit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Demands: Check the appropriate box to indicate physical demands for this job.

 

Amount of Time spent:
	None	Amount up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Stand			X
Walk			X
Sit			X
Climb or balance		X
Stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl		X
Push, Pull		X
Reach with hands and arms		X
Bend, twist, squat		X

 

Does this job require the use of:
	None	Amount up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Use of ladders		X
Stairs, climbing		X
Work on platforms		X

 

Lifting / how much how often:
	None	Amount up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Up to 10 pounds			X
Up to 25 pounds		X
Up to 50 pounds		X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X

 

Does this job require the ability to use:
	None	Amount up to 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Power tools		X
Manufacturing equipment		X
Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)			X
Fine manipulation		X
Office Equipment:			X
Typing/Keyboarding/Data Entry			X
Computer / Calculator			X
Other Specify	X

 

Does this job require reliable attendance and punctuality?                     Yes                                    No
Does this job require shift work?                                                       Yes                                   No
What is the amount of Travel required for this job?
Less than 25%	25%-50%	50%-75%	75%-100%
X
Does this job require mobile equipment certification?                         Yes               No

Working Conditions: Check as needed:  Specify additional conditions if needed

		Very quiet (Forest trail)		Quiet (library/private office)		Moderate noise (business office)		Loud noise (metal manufacturing )		Very Loud Noise (jack hammer)
Noise  Levels						X
		Extreme cold (non weather)		Extreme Heat (non weather)		Moderate temperature		Severe hot weather		Severe cold weather
Temperature						X
Note:               If employee will be working in extreme heat, then must meet the requirements of the Heat Stress Medical Evaluation
	Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)		Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)		Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)		Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)		Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)		Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
Visual Acuity	X		X		X		X		X		X