Manufacturing Supervisor | Extrusion

We are looking for someone with direct experience in a manufacturing plant and at least two years of experience in a supervisory role. The manufacturing supervisor assists in overseeing manufacturing operations, supporting senior supervisors and managers in various tasks to ensure smooth and efficient production.

Client Details

Our client is a full-service manufacturing and engineering company, producing high precision elastomeric and fabricated rubber and silicone products. Their products are manufactured in the USA in our ISO9001:2015 Danbury, CT facility. We offer a full spectrum of extruded and molded gaskets, seals, and tubing, both standard and customized. Additionally, we provide responsive specialty, custom rubber product design, development and manufacturing services.

Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day production activities with attention to production output, quality and timely shipping.
• Technical Supervision of one of our specialty areas as well as identifying areas for improvement in efficiency and production processes and suggesting solutions.
• Supervise production lines, a small laboratory sized mixing operation and oversee the tooling for the product line.
• Responsible for tool inventory, storage use in coordination with engineering.
• Oversee work in process, as well as coordinating finished inventory.
• Interface with sales, engineering, and quality control.
• Responsible for the early opening of the facility.
• Directly supervise some hourly employees
• Plan and carry out the manufacturing work schedule and ensure that on-time delivery is realized.
• Excellent supervisory and mentoring abilities and abilities to interact with and get along with others.
• Ability to handle workload changes and prioritizations with ease.
• Dedication to achieving the company's goal of complete customer satisfaction.

Profile

• High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in plastics strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, extrusion, etc.).

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, production reporting, and lean manufacturing principles.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and stand for extended periods.

Job Offer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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