Production Supervisor

at  EFSPlastics Inc

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the fight against plastic waste? At EFS Plastics, you’ll be part of a team that’s transforming the future of plastics recycling. Your work here will help contribute to a cleaner planet for future generations.
With three facilities strategically located throughout North America, EFS Plastics Inc. is a successful, growing recycling company that recovers plastic from residential recycling programs. Your detergent bottles, milk jugs and plastic bags can all end up at EFS, where we turn them into plastic resin pellets that can be used to make new products. Our fully automated process diverts mixed plastics from ending up in landfills, not only reducing waste but also conserving valuable resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
This plastic waste is converted into high-quality, clean, reprocessed resins used by plastics processors to manufacture a variety of products, from storage and recycling bins to construction materials and consumer goods.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are looking for an experienced Supervisor to oversee the daily operations of our production team. This individual will play a key role in ensuring production efficiency, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving team performance while fostering a safe and productive environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
This role is for the day shift.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in plastics or recycling.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot machinery and operational issues in real-time.
• High attention to detail, especially in quality control and safety procedures.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and collaborate with team members and leadership.
• Proactive, results-driven personality with a focus on achieving production goals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

• Supervise and lead a team of production operators, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee the performance of automated production systems, ensuring machines are operating efficiently and production goals are met. Identify and resolve issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Ensure that finished products meet quality standards by utilizing available tools and conducting inspections. Monitor the quality of materials and finished products throughout the production process.
• Address machine alarms and operational issues, troubleshooting problems and working toward resolving them to minimize production delays.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe, organized work environment for all team members. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards.
• Work closely with the Plant Manager and other leaders to ensure production targets are met and customer orders are fulfilled on time.
• Actively contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies or areas of improvement in the production process and implementing corrective actions.
• Ensure smooth and accurate production handoffs between shifts to ensure continuity and avoid disruptions.
• Support team development through ongoing coaching and feedback, fostering a positive and motivated team culture.