Production Supervisor - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Forming Technologies LLC was founded in 2004 with the mission of becoming a leader in heavy gauge thermoformed products by providing unequaled service, quality, and timing to our customers.

Today, Forming Technologies is a member of the DURAMAX SOLUTIONS family consisting of AMD Plastics, DLB Custom Extrusions, Forming Technologies and Duramax Holdings dba Otto Environmental Systems. We are continuously expanding our plastics manufacturing capabilities in thermoforming, extrusion, injection molding and plastic recycling while providing high-tech products and innovative solutions to meet the needs of our customers.

• Directs operators with respect to production volume, quality of product and safety in the workplace.
• Motivate team for maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Confers with the Plant Manager and General Manager to establish working schedules for all departments connected with production.
• Recommends the hiring, training and coaching of production workers.
• In connection with other supervisors, establishes accountability and goals used for performance evaluation.
• Interviewing, selecting and training employees for optimum production performance.
• Planning and apportioning production work among team of employees
• Maintains employee weekly time management system; monitors for attendance to ensure attendance policy compliance for hourly and/or temporary workforce.
• Initiates coaching and/or disciplinary action in compliance with company attendance policy.
• Provide coaching and direction for performance and disciplinary actions.
• Provide instruction and resolutions to employee questions, concerns and conflict.
• Execute and deliver annual Performance Reviews
• Prepares production records / reports.
• Keeps records of departmental activity as required.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials, improvement of methods and elimination of wasteful practices within the department.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and good housekeeping practices.
• Maintains good employee relations and adherence to company policy, takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager or General Manager

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing documentation and reports.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from internal leadership and customers.
• Ability to effectively present information to plant management
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Detail oriented and ability to lead others in working efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to respond to problems quickly, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Self-motivated with the desire to succeed; Holds self-accountable for positive performance.
• Quality focused with keen attention to detail and able to direct quality emphasis to production team to ensure production perfection and ISO 9001 Compliance.
• Safety First commitment to ensure safe work environment.
• Business acumen mindset to focus on Growing our Business and Creating Profit
• Basic math skills required for production and inventory reporting.
• Proficient computer skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience in ERP systems also preferred.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Additional college-level courses in engineering and management subjects are desirable
• Plastic injection molding manufacturing experience preferred.
• 3 or more years of supervisory experience in fast paced manufacturing / production environment required.

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