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Supervision - Production Supervisor

Elkhart Plastics · Ridgefield, WA

Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Base pay
$80k–$91k
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level production role at Elkhart Plastics (industrial) in Ridgefield, WA.

They ask for
5+ years
Tools it names
Internal audits
Base pay
$80k–$91k

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How this role compares

Against 21 other live production postings in Washington.

Base pay
About 14% below similar roles

Typical $88k–$111k, from 14 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (5+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 95%
  • Lean 59%
  • 5S 41%
  • Root cause 36%
  • Kaizen 27%
  • EHS / safety 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Internal audits, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 10 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Elkhart Plastics

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

Full description from Elkhart PlasticsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

Creates and sustain a safe work environment Adheres to and ensure employees are following all safety

requirements

Completes accident reports immediately after accident happens per standard procedure Responsible for meeting quality metrics Meets or exceeds production targets Responds to production related issues to meet on-time delivery targets Communicate ISO standards and

requirements

to their team Certified in ISO internal auditing and performs audits as assigned Adhere to attendance policy and provide disciplinary actions when necessary Conduct weekly shift meetings with employees Read and complete shift pass down reports Prepare and plan production needs for upcoming shift Ensure all training

requirements

are met for employees Review, edit, authorize employee’s timesheets in HRIS by the end of the pay period Approve or deny time off requests in a timely manner by the end of the pay period Conduct performance evaluations when needed in a timely manner Provide feedback on both positive and negative performance. Responsible to building a strong team through motivation, coaching and mentoring Assist with projects as assigned by manager Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledgeable with and/or able to learn key areas of responsibility. Ability to train Employees to perform job

requirements

including those related to ISO Standards. Must be able to handle different situations that will arise including emergency situations. Must be tactful in dealing with different personality types. Certified in CPR. Forklift certified by Elkhart Plastics certified Trainer. Possess adequate computer skills. Ability to learn and use programs such as Syspro, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Good organizational skills. Ability to read and write proficiently. Education and Experience Minimum of 2 - 5 years production experience, preferably management experience leading a team. High school diploma Working Conditions Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time. This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include: Ovens, torches, and rotating tools Forklifts and other moving machinery Loud work environment Physical

Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.li> The employee will be walking and standing most of the time as this position requires a continuous presence on the manufacturing floor. Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Overview The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production related to their designated work area for their shift. Pay and Benefits Pay Range is Minimum $80,169 to $91,468 Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401K Duties and

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