Position Summary
The Assistant Shift Supervisor supports the Foreman in overseeing production processes, inputs/outputs, equipment, procedures, policies, and personnel on the production floor. The role also involves ensuring safety and quality standards are maintained while working effectively with all facility departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and understand pipe product sizes, types, and specifications.
- Gain knowledge of assigned production equipment operation.
- Read and interpret product drawings and specifications.
- Complete and ensure accuracy of production records, reports, and paperwork.
- Maintain knowledge of quality standards and correct poor quality issues as needed.
- Perform and understand tasks assigned to subordinate employees.
- Study and enforce SOPs to improve departmental efficiency.
- Collaborate with other facility departments to support production needs.
- Ensure safety and environmental standards are met and enforce company safety policies.
- Use established SOPs to train employees effectively.
- Assist in managing shift schedules, production line changeovers, counts, and specifications.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Assist with the supervision of 3–10 employees.
- Support production and safety training for all employees on the shift.
- Assist in monitoring production line schedules and changeovers.
Qualifications
- Proficient English language skills: able to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, manuals, and write routine reports.
- Strong reasoning ability: able to solve problems, adapt to variable situations, and interpret instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
- Strong numeracy: able to calculate figures such as percentages, production rates, and work with measurements.
- Ability to train and support subordinates while ensuring adherence to company standards.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Regularly required to use hands and fingers; able to talk and hear.
- Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; occasionally required to sit.
- Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift or move up to 70 lbs (assistance required above 50 lbs).
- Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, and focus adjustment.
- Must be able to verbally communicate and understand verbal/written communication face-to-face or by telephone.
We Offer
- A safe, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
- Competitive compensation and bonus programs.
- Shift-based schedule with overtime opportunities.
- Health, dental, vision, supplemental insurance options and 401(k) match.
- Ongoing training and support.
Company Overview
Infra Pipes has over 60 years of experience specializing in the design, manufacture, and custom fabrication of engineered polyethylene systems for water, wastewater, and stormwater management applications. We provide full-service engineering support and custom solutions to meet project-specific requirements across North America.
Benefits
Infra Pipes offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition and professional development assistance, and eligibility for incentive compensation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Infra Pipes is an equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.
Assistance
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please submit a request through the application system.
Right to Work
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. For U.S.-based roles, Infra Pipes participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.