Production Superintendent

Production Superintendent – Glass Manufacturing

Minneapolis, MN | Full-Time | Direct Hire

Company is seeking an experienced Production Manager with direct hot-end glass bottle manufacturing experience to lead and coordinate production operations within a high-volume glass manufacturing facility.

This role will oversee Forming, Machine Repair, and Mould departments, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production while maintaining alignment with company performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate Forming, Machine Repair, and Mould department activities
• Oversee daily production operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met
• Establish and enforce policies related to productivity, quality control, and safety
• Develop and implement new procedures to improve operational performance
• Resolve production issues including ware defects, glass conditioning challenges, and equipment problems
• Maintain process control through active monitoring and communication
• Lead job change meetings, planning sessions, and problem-solving discussions
• Maintain effective preventative maintenance programs
• Manage labor and departmental spending within plant budget
• Foster strong employee, management, and union relations
• Train, mentor, and develop production team members
  
  
  

Required Experience

• MUST have hot-end glass bottle manufacturing experience
• 5–7 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of glass forming processes and production operations
• Proven ability to manage teams in high-volume industrial settings
• Familiarity with manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to drive operational results