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Production Supervisor

Jobot

Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$110,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Assembly Line, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Extrusion, Film, Food Production, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Identify Issues, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing, Operations Management, People Management, Performance Metrics, Plastics Manufacturing, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Monitoring, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
4 days ago
Tight Team Culture / Schedule Flexibility

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Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

Founded over 50 years ago and based in Newark, NJ, we are a leading manufacturer of engineered flexible packaging films. We specialize in advanced blown and cast extrusion processes and are committed to delivering high-quality products to industries including food and consumer goods. Our team operates in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?
  • Stable, growing manufacturing environment with long-term career potential
  • Exposure to advanced extrusion technologies
  • Team-oriented culture with strong leadership support
  • Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO)


Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead operations within a high-volume plastics extrusion environment. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency across blown film and/or cast film manufacturing lines.
This is an excellent opportunity for a leader with plastics, blown film, or extrusion experience who thrives in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Supervise and lead production teams across blown film / extrusion lines
  • Ensure production targets, KPIs, and schedules are met
  • Drive quality assurance and compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
  • Monitor product quality, gauge control, and process parameters
  • Troubleshoot production issues and minimize downtime
  • Partner with maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and uptime
  • Train, coach, and develop operators and leads
  • Enforce safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste

Qualifications
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Strong background in one or more of the following:

o Blown film extrusion
o Plastics manufacturing
o Flexible packaging
  • Experience with quality systems, QA/QC, or food-grade manufacturing
  • Knowledge of extrusion processes and resins (LDPE, LLDPE, HDPE, etc.)
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced, high-output environment
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills


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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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About the Company

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Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com