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Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Spectrum Plastics Group
Wall, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/10/2026

SUMMARY:
Lead departmental manufacturing team(s) to ensure that adequate resources, training, and quality adherence are in place, and to provide direction to effectively meet production needs per the OTD plan.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performing manufacturing operations including ERP transactions, folder review, change orders, non-conforming reports, building product as appropriate
• Coordinates team staffing to meet production needs
• Coordinate activities/communication between shifts to achieve effective product flow and team dynamics
• Establish and monitor key metrics and goals in alignment with business priorities
• Utilize Lean tools to drive Continuous Improvement
• Complying/train team on FDA regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), general safety and manufacturing procedures, and company practices and policies
• Understands product flow, bills of material, yields, touch times, and process bottlenecks
• Authoring and reviewing procedures for efficiency and accuracy
• Working with leadership to track and report team key performance indicators (KPI)
• Partner with leadership and team members on area improvement activities
• Ability to read, comprehend and communicate in English
• Supports EH&S activities to maintain a safe working environment
• Performs other related duties as assigned by leadership
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Directly supervises employees (could also include contract workers) within the production department.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; support the rewarding and disciplining of employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), Bachelor's Degree (BS) from four-year college or university in Engineering, Science, or Operations, preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of demonstrated leadership in a ISO regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with Lean Tools to bring about improvement, preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver feedback regarding overall performance and areas for improvement
• Basic math skills
• Computer skills required: Inventory Software; Microsoft Office; Payroll Systems
COMPANY COMPETENCIES:
• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
JOB COMPETENCIES:
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIORNMENT:
• Occasionally required to stand
• Frequently required to walk and sit
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally required to be exposed to outside weather conditions
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Color vision

Salary : $25 - $27

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