Production Supervisor – Blow Molding

Iceberg Enterprises

. Supervise and coordinate daily production activities for blow molding operations during an assigned shift .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeSturgis • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in blow molding processes, production supervision, and lean manufacturing principles while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage production efficiency, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

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Blow Molding ProcessesLean Manufacturing PrinciplesProduction SupervisionData-Driven Decision MakingBilingual in Spanish and English

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Hard Skills

Production SchedulingTroubleshooting EquipmentQuality Standards InterpretationPerformance MonitoringMold ChangesMachine Startups and ShutdownsContinuous Improvement InitiativesRoot-Cause AnalysisPreventive MaintenanceData Analysis in Excel

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOrganizational AbilityMultitaskingTeam LeadershipEmployee Relations Management

Tools & Technologies

Measurement ToolsCalipersMicrometersGaugesPrecision Equipment

Industry Keywords

High-Volume ManufacturingProduction EfficiencySafety StandardsQuality AssuranceManufacturing Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and coordinate daily production activities for blow molding operations during an assigned shift
Lead, train, and direct production employees to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent manufacturing performance
Monitor blow molding machines, molds, auxiliary equipment, and production processes for quality and production standards
Ensure production schedules, customer requirements, and shift targets are achieved while minimizing downtime, scrap, and production losses
Monitor machine settings and process parameters, including temperatures, pressures, cycle times, cooling, and material usage
Troubleshoot equipment, mold, material, and processing issues; coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering
Perform and oversee mold changes, machine startups and shutdowns, product changeovers, and line clearances
Inspect finished products and ensure nonconforming products are identified and contained
Review production reports, downtime records, scrap data, quality results, and shift metrics to identify improvement opportunities
Conduct shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, safety concerns, quality issues, staffing needs, and updates
Enforce safety policies, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout, machine guarding, housekeeping, and other safety standards
Coordinate staffing, assignments, breaks, overtime, and coverage
Train and coach employees on equipment, blow molding processes, work instructions, quality requirements, and safe practices
Address employee performance, attendance, conduct, and procedural issues
Coordinate equipment repairs and preventive maintenance with Maintenance
Work with Quality Assurance to resolve concerns, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
Ensure proper handling and documentation of materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and scrap
Maintain production, quality, downtime, maintenance, and employee records and complete shift documentation
Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, OEE, yield, quality, safety, and cost
Support root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities
Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing standards
Communicate with incoming and outgoing shifts regarding production status, equipment conditions, quality concerns, and outstanding issues
Assist management with production planning, capacity, staffing, process improvements, and new products or equipment
Respond to production emergencies, equipment failures, quality issues, and safety incidents and escalate appropriately
Promote a positive, accountable, team-oriented environment focused on safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, industrial manufacturing, business administration, or leadership is preferred
5 years of direct experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment, preferably in blow molding, is required
5 years of supervisory or lead experience in production/manufacturing is required
3+ years of experience with lean manufacturing principles is highly desired
Ability to effectively manage attendance, performance, safety and employee relations in accordance with company policies
Strong knowledge of the blow molding processes including setup, start up, changeovers, troubleshooting and production requirements is highly desired
Ability to read and interpret work instructions, production schedules, quality standards and process specifications is required
Strong organizational and multitasking ability
Strong data-driven decision-making skills
Ability to monitor production efficiency, scrap, downtime, labor and quality performance
Proficiency in Excel (tracking, reporting, analysis)
Experience using basic measurement and inspection tools, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges and other precision equipment
Effective communication across the manufacturing environment and leadership teams
Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desired but not required
Ability to work an 8-hour onsite third-shift schedule, 10:45 pm–7:00 am
Ability to frequently bend, reach, push, pull, lift 50 pounds, stoop, crouch, and kneel