Production Supervisor

Who We Are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)

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As a Production Supervisor at IPL you will :

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of production workers.

• Ensure production schedules are met and products meet quality standards.

• Champion, monitor and enforce safety protocols and procedures.

• Train and mentor production staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate production records and reports.

• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production processes and workflows.

• Monitor and manage production Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are met.

• Proficient in starting, stopping, and adjusting machines

• Recognizing and resolving common molding defects (e.g., short shots, flash, splay)

• Performing minor repairs and coordinating with maintenance for major issues

• Conducting visual inspections, dimensional checks, and using gauges or calipers

• Leading machine operators and technicians, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance

• Onboarding new staff and reinforcing best practices

• Clear and concise updates to incoming supervisors or managers

• Quick decision-making to minimize downtime and scrap

• Enforcing PPE use, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe machine operation

• Documenting and escalating safety or quality incidents

What you will bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.

• 2 years of experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous; or extensive experience in all areas of production as a production operator

• Track record of managing production teams and meeting production targets.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control standards.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in using production management software and tools.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!