Thermoforming Production Supervisor

------------------- 1000 Ternes Drive Monroe, MI ------------------- At Backyard Products, we design and manufacture beautiful, high-quality outdoor structures -- including sheds, gazebos, playsets, and pergolas that help transform backyards into places people love to spend time. Delivering exceptional products starts with operational excellence, and our manufacturing teams play a critical role in ensuring quality, efficiency, and safety across every stage of production. The Opportunity We are seeking a Thermoforming Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Monroe, Michigan. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational performance. The Thermoforming department is responsible for producing plastic slides used to create our backyard playsets. As the Thermoforming Supervisor, you will lead daily operations, oversee production activities, employee performance, safety initiatives, and quality standards. You will be responsible for ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining a strong focus on employee engagement, continuous improvement, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and supply chain teams to optimize workflow, troubleshoot production challenges, and ensure the department consistently delivers high-quality products. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on productivity, safety, and overall manufacturing performance. This position is based in our Monroe, Michigan facility and is an on-site position. What You'll Do Production Leadership - Lead and supervise daily thermoforming operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations are achieved - Plan, assist, and coordinate work activities across the department to maximize efficiency and productivity - Manage shift priorities and adjust production schedules as needed to address changing business demands - Monitor departmental performance metrics and visual management systems to drive accountability and continuous improvement - Recommend and implement improvements to production methods, equipment utilization, and operating procedures Team Development & Employee Relations - Lead, coach, and develop production employees through effective communication, and performance management - Foster a positive culture focused on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement - Address employee concerns attendance issues, and performance matters in partnership with Human Resources - Support staffing and workforce planning needs Quality, Safety & Continuous Improvement - Oversee and manage tool changes and adjust machine settings to ensure consistent production of quality parts - Monitor production processes, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce waste - Maintain inventory levels necessary to support production requirements - Ensure compliance with company safety policies, conduct incident investigations, and promote safe work practices - Maintain a clean, organized work environment and support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives What You Bring High school diploma or equivalent required 3-5 years of manufacturing or production experienc