Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift) Position Available In Haywood, Tennessee

Manufacturing Supervisor (Night Shift) Westlake Chemical tuition assistance, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Brownsville 414 Morgan Street (Show on map) Jun 13, 2025 Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples’ lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. About Westlake Pipe and Fittings Westlake Pipe & Fittings, a Westlake division (

NYSE:

WLK), is one of the largest polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings manufacturer in North America. With 23 manufacturing and distribution locations, the company supplies gasketed, solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer, plumbing, water well, pool and spa, and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on building A Better Foundation. To learn more, visit the website at WestlakePipe.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

SO WHY WESTLAKE PIPE & FITTINGS?

We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive culture that empowers and encourages our associates to succeed through individual achievement and teamwork. A career at Westlake Pipe & Fittings, is enriched with an innovative spirit, high work ethic, and rewarding experiences. We foster a culture that supports professional development, personal growth, and opportunities for advancement.

COMPETITIVE PAY & BENEFITS

Benefits Effective Day 1
Med, Den, Vision, 401k (4% match), Annual Retirement Contribution (2%), Life & AD&D
Paid Vacation
Tuition Assistance Program
Fitness Reimbursement Program
Opportunity for

Advancement Summary:

The Injection Molding Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day management, counseling, disciplining, and coaching of personnel within assigned area. This includes driving the output and activities of the assigned cells and work areas as well as other priorities as set forth by the Injection Molding Superintendent and/or Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to and will receive direction from the Injection Molding Superintendent. The primary responsibility of the Injection Molding Supervisor is to safely and efficiently perform top-quality operational duties on a daily basis which include (but are not limited to) the following: Assume organizational responsibility for production staff and implement a culture of excellence (visible leadership)
Maintains a safe, clean work area and follow all established safety guidelines and 5S, ensuring conformance with OSHA.
Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel
Balance labor according to workload
Maintains quality by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Maintains compliance with established policies and procedures
Oversees group leaders and Assistant Supervisor in their delegation of personnel
Ensures on-time and accurate fulfillment of job orders
Sets expectations and holds employees accountable to those expectations
Responsible for Conflict Resolution on shift
Responsible for Root Cause Analysis of safety incidents, quality incidents, and production inefficiencies.
Support and Implement Continuous Improvement Projects
Responsible for accurate attendance time recordings and disciplinary actions
Responsible for correctly receiving raw materials as needed.
Timely completion of shift-end reports and other documentation as required.
Drive process improvements, i.e. set-up time reduction, scrap reduction, and increased through-puts.
Ensure all set-ups and changeovers are performed efficiently and effectively.
Supports training initiatives
Manages each employees Wage Classification progression ensuring that each requirement is met
Ensures inventory accuracy
Complete performance reviews for each employee annually
Manage In-Touch accuracy and attain OEE targets

Educationand/orExperience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (Bachelors, Associates, or Technical Degree Preferred)
3+ years of Leadership experience in a Manufacturing environment
3+ years of experience of Injection Molding processing
Knowledge of industry specific equipment used in injection molding
Must possess effective communication skills with the ability to remain calm and focused under stressful situations
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time efficiently
Results driven with ability to manage change while creating a positive environment
Bias for Action
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies (TPM, WCM, LEAN)
Strong Computing Skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point, Outlook, and ERP systems (Microsoft AX Preferred))

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend English to follow work instructions.

Mathematical Skills:

Intermediate mathematical skills and counting ability required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

This position has a transitioning work environment. Office/computer, manufacturing plant and outdoor environments are normal and equally essential environments for this position. The noise level in the plant environment is usually moderate. Some of the work may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toe shoes, fall protection, hard hats, etc. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.

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