Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Areas of Responsibility: Rubber compression press molding, rubber extrusion, and Sphere

Reports To: Plant Manager

Direct Reports: 2 Shift Leads (one per shift); indirect oversight of all production operators on both shifts

Shifts Covered: 2 shifts; schedule flexibility required to support both

Role Purpose

The Plant Supervisor owns day-to-day performance of the compression molding, extrusion, and Sphere operations across two shifts. Working through two Shift Leads, this role delivers safe, on-time, right-first-time production while driving efficiency up and scrap down. The Supervisor builds a capable, engaged workforce and ensures every part shipped meets Hultec quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Production and Efficiency

• Plan and direct daily production across compression presses, extrusion lines, and Sphere to meet schedule, volume, and delivery commitments. • Monitor and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), labor efficiency, and press/line utilization; lead corrective action when targets are missed. • Reduce changeover and cycle times through standard work, setup reduction, and process optimization (cure times, temperatures, pressures, line speeds). • 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.

Scrap and Waste Reduction

• Own scrap % by area, shift, and part number; track daily and report weekly. • Lead root-cause analysis (5-Why, fishbone, Pareto) on top scrap drivers such as flash, non-fill, blisters, porosity, dimensional variation, and material waste. • Drive sustainable countermeasures with Engineering and Quality, and verify effectiveness. • Control compound and material usage, including shelf life, FIFO, and startup/purge waste on extrusion.

Leadership of Shift Leads

• Directly supervise, coach, and hold accountable two Shift Leads; set clear shift-level goals and expectations. • Ensure consistent standards, communication, and handoffs between shifts through structured shift-start and shift-change meetings. • Conduct regular one-on-ones and annual performance reviews for the Shift Leads.