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Rubber Extrusion Experts - From Concept to Completion
Production Supervisor
- Date: 12-09-2025
- Department: Mandrel Finishing/Mandrel Forming /Vulcanizing
- Reports to: Operations Manager
POSITION OVERVIEW
This position is responsible for supporting operations within our manufacturing facility. The candidate will oversee employees working in the Mandrel Finishing, Mandrel Forming and Vulcanizing areas, to deliver safe, high/quality, and efficient production that exceeds customer expectations.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Ensure that all operators are following all standard operating procedures for Mandrel Finishing/Vulcanizing area
- Performs timely quarterly / annual reviews for all team members
- Must lead, train, coach and motivate team members to align with production needs and goals
- Plan production jobs within the department looking at orders and delivery times to ensure on time delivery
- Participate in daily leadership team meetings being prepared to discuss the area
- Ensuring that the paperwork on production is completed in a timely and neat manner
- Monitor, measure and report on production performance and accurate production reports
- Ensure quality assurance and inspection of all materials and finished goods
- Troubleshoot equipment for repair and maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Help to establish and communicate expectations on production, quality and scrap for operators
- Ensure a safe working environment is maintained and that safe practices are followed at all times
- Investigate any quality issues found in the area and report it to quality
- Participate in any disciplinary action or employee relation issues as required
- Complete inventory process as required
- Train new employees in the proper procedures within the department
- Implement and maintain company policies and standards
- Must work with other team leaders within and across departments to provide continuous growth and improvement
- Perform all job responsibilities within Mandrel Finishing department as required
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must have 3-5 years related work experience or equivalent of minimum one year supervisor experience with education (Rubber Manufacturing experience preferred)
- Lead by example, modeling professionalism and accountability
- Extreme ownership, with ability to take full responsibility of team performance and results
- Has proficiency in understanding and interpreting fabrication drawings
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical skills
- Must have strong organization skills to set a plan for upcoming jobs
- Ability to be flexible and work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to move/lift 50 lbs
- Ability to read and measure hoses with caliper and tape measure
- Ability to communicate in a courteous, efficient and effective manner to meet customer demands
- Strong attention to detail for quality assurance
- Able to work on feet for extended periods of time
- Strong Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications- Outlook, Excel, Word
- Must follow all safety procedures / and become forklift certified withing the first 90 days
- Performs other duties as requested by management
To apply for this job email your details to hr@sperryrice.com



