About the Role
The Production Supervisor is responsible for all aspects of safety, quality, and production on their shift, including the direct supervision and training of hourly employees. This position requires flexibility to work various shifts, 40+ hours per week, and weekends as needed, reporting directly to the Production Manager.
Responsibilities
- Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
- Complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
- Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts, or injuries to the Production Manager.
- Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced.
- Assist with the Preventive Maintenance program as required.
- Meet wired plant compliance metrics.
- Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance.
- Adhere to ADS product sampling schedule.
- Meet or exceed facility housekeeping expectations.
- Daily allocation and management of available resources to accomplish the shift’s assigned production duties.
- Maintain and build job skills through company training programs.
- Meet or exceed standard production efficiencies on all production lines.
- Ensure all employees on shift are properly trained in safety, quality, and all job functions.
- Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs and adjustments to meet production needs.
- Expedite product changeovers in an efficient manner.
- Understand and practice ADS CORE VALUES.
Requirements
- Ability to repeatedly lift 75 pounds to a height of 6 feet.
- Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 continuous hours.
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes.
- Ability to use hands, arms, and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
- Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
Skills
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities
- Leadership skills
- Supervision Skills/Training Skills
- Motivational skills
- Basic computer skills
- ADS extrusion process knowledge
- Decision making and problem solving abilities
- Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization
Work Type
- 40+ hours per week
- weekends as required
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience as ADS line operator or related experience
- Supervisory training or related experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans
- Telemedicine (with medical plan)
- High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental and vision plans
- Virtual physical therapy
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs
- Retirement 401k program with company match
- Employee stock purchase plan (voluntary)
- Financial wellness planning
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Basic life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)
- Adoption financial reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children)
- Voluntary identity theft and fraud protection
About the Company
- Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation.
- With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually.
- At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.
- With a global network of approximately 70 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers, ADS offers extensive opportunities for career growth and development in various locations around the world.
- ADS fosters a culture of passion, innovation, and continuous improvement, empowering employees to shape industry-leading solutions.
- We value diverse perspectives, recognizing that they drive better ideas, processes, and performance.
- Our workplace is built on respect, inclusivity, and shared responsibility, ensuring every team member feels valued and contributes to our collective success.
- Advanced Drainage Systems is one of the largest plastic recyclers in North America, ensuring over half a billion pounds of plastic is kept out of landfills every year.
- Learn More: https://www.adspipe.com/about-us
Equal Opportunity
- ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background.
- We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.
- ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
