Production Test Supervisor supervises the testing of new products. Designs policies and procedures for product testing and ensures that testing meets established standards and budgets. Being a Production Test Supervisor identifies issues with product quality and makes corrective recommendations to product design team. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Additionally, Production Test Supervisor typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Production Test Supervisor supervises a small group of para-professional staff in an organization characterized by highly transactional or repetitive processes. Contributes to the development of processes and procedures. Thorough knowledge of functional area under supervision. To be a Production Test Supervisor typically requires 3 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor!
This role will be based in our plant in Pineville, North Carolina, and report to the Production Manager, Molding.
Do not miss the opportunity to join a broad family of people-centric professionals, thought leaders and rapid thinkers, entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo-fighters!
Job Summary
The Production Supervisor will ensure that the products manufactured are of the highest quality while using the most cost effective methods.
This position has direct responsibility to handle plant floor activities in molding and indirect responsibility for support departments.
These activities are to be conducted while ensuring and enhancing safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost control to achieve plant goals.
This is a Relief position that will provide both Day and Night shift coverage.
Ensure that finished product is manufactured in compliance with the Corporate Quality Control Manual and ISO procedures.
Train employees and new hires in areas of Health & Safety, Quality, and ISO procedures.
Participate in continuous improvement by providing suggestions and participating in management meetings as scheduled.
Prepare operating reports to summarize production, downtime, scrap, and variance performance by machine and shift.
Minimize raw material inventory and variance by optimizing the use of regrind material, minimizing scrap rates, and minimizing unrecoverable scrap.
Assist in the start-up and troubleshooting of process related problems with production equipment, tooling and auxiliary equipment.
Identify, report, and follow-up on maintenance related issues by use of the work order system.
Ensure the policies and practices of EH&S as related to Aspect / Impact and Waste Stream Identification and Diversion are maintained and adhered to daily.
Participate in shift transition meetings daily to identify variances and develop corrective actions.
Maintain housekeeping and organization by conducting shift tours and noting variances on the Management Operating System shift tour form.
Conduct annual performance reviews for employees and provide mentorship and counseling as required.
Conduct monthly employee meetings in the area of Health, Safety and Environment.
Conduct Accident / Incident Investigations and implement efficient corrective actions as assigned, arising from EH&S activities.
Qualifications & Experience
4 years' experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
A proven record of accomplishment in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment with ISO 9001.
Experience with 5S and Kaizen
Knowledge of injection molding including process, raw materials, tooling, and equipment is a huge asset.
Excellent leadership / management, written & verbal communication, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
A solid understanding of computers using word processing and spreadsheets
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IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.
Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at
Last updated : 2024-04-23
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