Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY

Tekni-Plex Healthcare is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor 3rd Shift for our facility located in Sparks, NV. The successful candidate will oversee production operations, ensuring adherence to company standards in quality, safety, efficiency, cost management, and profitability. This role will report directly to the Production Manager. The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $110,000 annually. Pay is based on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and manage shift production employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Achieve production and safety objectives while maintaining high standards for quality and efficiency.
• Oversee the operation of production lines, ensuring adherence to company procedures and effective use of industrial software and ladder logic.
• Utilize the ERP system to manage raw material usage, inventory (both raw materials and finished goods), machine hours, and order closures.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing productivity.
• Conduct initial investigations into internal rejections and other production issues, and report findings as required.
• Maintain, compile, and summarize shift production documentation.
• Provide hands-on training, motivation, and performance evaluation for production employees.
• Identify and address equipment deficiencies in collaboration with the maintenance team.
• Ensure production lines are properly supplied and prepared for operation.
• Be available to work additional hours as needed to meet production demands.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, management, and vendors.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all processes and equipment to provide immediate and effective troubleshooting support.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise 4 to 6 employees, executing supervisory duties in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training staff; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.

Position Requirements:

• 3 years of manufacturing experience
• 2 years of experience leading and directing employees
• High School diploma or GED
• Experience in plastic compounding or extrusion is highly desired
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
• Strong safety culture background
• Proven experience in manufacturing projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general computer operations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with well-developed organizational skills

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Visi