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How to hire a plastics supervisor

Plastics supervisor hiring summary. Here are some key points about hiring plastics supervisors in the United States:

  • In the United States, the median cost per hire a plastics supervisor is $1,633.
  • It takes between 36 and 42 days to fill the average role in the US.
  • Human Resources use 15% of their expenses on recruitment on average.
  • On average, it takes around 12 weeks for a new plastics supervisor to become settled and show total productivity levels at work.

How to hire a plastics supervisor, step by step

To hire a plastics supervisor, consider the skills and experience you are looking for in a candidate, allocate a budget for the position, and post and promote the job opening to reach potential candidates. Follow these steps to hire a plastics supervisor:

Here's a step-by-step plastics supervisor hiring guide:

  • Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
  • Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
  • Step 3: Make a budget
  • Step 4: Write a plastics supervisor job description
  • Step 5: Post your job
  • Step 6: Interview candidates
  • Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new plastics supervisor
  • Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist
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  1. Identify your hiring needs

    The plastics supervisor hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

    Determine employee vs contractor status
    Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

    You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a plastics supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a plastics supervisor that fits the bill.

    The following list breaks down different types of plastics supervisors and their corresponding salaries.

    Type of Plastics SupervisorDescriptionHourly rate
    Plastics Supervisor$10-25
    Quality Control SupervisorA quality control supervisor specializes in carrying out and implementing systems and procedures that ensure product quality within an organization. They are primarily responsible for devising priorities and standards, managing schedules to abide by the production timeline, monitoring activities, coordinating with production and quality control personnel, assessing employee performance, and thoroughly discussing new systems for all staff... Show more$22-41
    Quality Assurance SupervisorA quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more$22-45
  2. Create an ideal candidate profile

    Common skills:
    • Plastic Injection
    • Extrusion
    • Lean Manufacturing
    • Communicate Quality
    • Qs9000
    • Production Schedules
    • CNC
    Responsibilities:
    • Manage time and attendance as well as operator adherence to company policy within in an organization that is ISO compliant.
    • Conduct DFM part design with internal and external stakeholders optimizing designs and manufacturing processes for flawless production launch
    • Collect all necessary data and forms for DRMO to ensure proper removal from the account.
  3. Make a budget

    Including a salary range in your plastics supervisor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A plastics supervisor salary can vary based on several factors:
    • Location. For example, plastics supervisors' average salary in florida is 52% less than in district of columbia.
    • Seniority. Entry-level plastics supervisors earn 58% less than senior-level plastics supervisors.
    • Certifications. A plastics supervisor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
    • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a plastics supervisor's salary.

    Average plastics supervisor salary

    $16.78hourly

    $34,900 yearly

    Entry-level plastics supervisor salary
    $22,000 yearly salary
    Updated December 27, 2025
  4. Writing a plastics supervisor job description

    A plastics supervisor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a plastics supervisor job description:

    Plastics supervisor job description example

    Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

    Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

    Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission.

    Summary:

    Manage department operations to deliver products that meet both quality and budget standards. Develop and work to Business/Quality plans with 5 year objectives.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities (these are primary responsibilities of the role and the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned):

    • Supervise the daily manufacturing operations in multiple areas – maintain (audit, refine, improve) equipment and processes within these areas.
    • Provide a positive and equitable working environment emphasizing the Baxter Shared Values – Respect, Responsiveness and Results.
    • Support and Emphasize the Safety and Quality commitments of the department – make decisions concerning these commitments within the area.
    • Ability to utilize resources and raw materials in the most efficient and productive manner possible.
    • Identify/prioritize/provide resources in an area to assist the superintendent to meet the annual operational plan and budgetary commitments,
    • Facilitate and verify appropriate training for employees in the area (including but not limited to GMP, job skills, safety)
    • Ensure compliance with all GMP rules, product documentation, specifications, SOPs, and FDA requirements as required.
    • Commit to employee feedback and developmental process – support Talent Management goals, conduct recognition and disciplinary action for employees, facilitate employee representation throughout the organization.
    • Submit and/or maintain and distribute reports related to attendance, labor, efficiency, safety, scrap and others as needed.
    • Relations with others
      • Reports to director of manufacturing. Interfaces with supplier management, corporate and divisional marketing and technical personnel.
    • Job demanding circumstances
      • Normal (stressful at times) and travel is required.

    Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Qualifications):

    • BS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline with 0-3 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent manufacturing experience.
    • Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to interface well with other departments, and lead effectively and efficiently in a team environment.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing plant setting.
    • Strong professional writing skills and ability to prepare technical reports.
    • Ability to understand GMPs and other regulatory guidelines applicable to the medical/pharmaceutical industry.
    • Strong assessment and troubleshooting skills.
    • Good computer skills.
    • Interact with all levels of personnel to analyze and solve problems related to manufacturing, Quality, documentation, and personnel issues.
    • Work in and facilitate a team-oriented environment.
    • Collect and analyze data and information to determine paths for process improvement and potential root cause/corrective actions in the case of exceptions.
    • Ability to respond to detailed inquiries, and present information to groups and senior management.
    • May be required to supervise multiple groups.
    • Direct involvement in Trackwise 8, Maximo, POMS and JDE.

    Physical / Safety Requirements

    • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
    • Use of hands and fingers to manipulate office equipment is required
    • Position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time

    The successful candidate for this job may be required to verify that he or she has been vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for individuals with medical conditions or religious beliefs that prevent vaccination, and in accordance with applicable law.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

    EEO is the Law
    EEO is the law - Poster Supplement
    Pay Transparency Policy

    Reasonable Accommodations

    Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

    Recruitment Fraud Notice

    Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

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  5. Post your job

    To find the right plastics supervisor for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

    • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
    • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with plastics supervisors they would recommend.
    • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit plastics supervisors who meet your education requirements.
    • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.
    Post your job online:
    • Post your plastics supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit plastics supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
    • Use field-specific websites.
    • Post a job on free websites.
  6. Interview candidates

    To successfully recruit plastics supervisors, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

    You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

    The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

  7. Send a job offer and onboard your new plastics supervisor

    Once you've found the plastics supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

    You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

    Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new plastics supervisor. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

  8. Go through the hiring process checklist

    • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
    • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
    • Define job responsibilities and requirements
    • Establish budget and timeline
    • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
    • Write job description
    • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
    • Promote the job internally
    • Process applications through applicant tracking system
    • Review resumes and cover letters
    • Shortlist candidates for screening
    • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
    • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
    • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
    • Conduct background checks on top candidates
    • Check references of top candidates
    • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
    • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
    • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
    • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
    • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
    • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)
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How much does it cost to hire a plastics supervisor?

There are different types of costs for hiring plastics supervisors. One-time cost per hire for the recruitment process. Ongoing costs include employee salary, training, onboarding, benefits, insurance, and equipment. It is essential to consider all of these costs when evaluating hiring a new plastics supervisor employee.

You can expect to pay around $34,900 per year for a plastics supervisor, as this is the median yearly salary nationally. This can vary depending on what state or city you're hiring in. If you're hiring for contract work or on a per-project basis, hourly rates for plastics supervisors in the US typically range between $10 and $25 an hour.

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