Joseph Antilus
Nashua,NH
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing & Molding Supervisor with 14+ years of leadership experience in plastics manufacturing and high-volume production environments. Proven ability to supervise daily molding operations, lead hands-on production teams, enforce safety and quality standards, and drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma principles.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Shift Supervisor
Granite State Plastics
Hudson, NH
08.2020 - Current
- Supervise daily manufacturing and molding operations in a high-volume plastics environment
- Coordinate staffing, machine operations, and production priorities to meet safety, quality, and delivery goals
- Maintain strong floor presence, providing hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to operators
- Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards
- Forecast staffing needs based on production schedules and availability
- Investigate production and quality issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate shift reports and production documentation using ERP systems
- Promote continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing practices
Team Leader
Harvey Building Products
New Hampshire
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Led production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Emphasized Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Growth objectives
- Trained and coached new employees during onboarding
- Supported process improvements and validated work instructions
- Maintained strong safety culture and compliance standards
Production Team Leader
Southeastern Container Inc.
Hudson, NH
08.2011 - 04.2018
- Supervised PET bottle production operations including blow molders, palletizers, wrappers, and stacking systems
- Delegated work assignments and monitored production schedules
- Enforced safety guidelines and quality standards
- Conducted performance reviews and disciplinary actions when required
- Improved production efficiency from 65% to 78%
- Developed SOPs to reduce work-in-progress and improve warehouse space utilization
- Achieved zero recordable injuries for over 6 years
- Conducted operator training in Canada, including French-speaking teams
Team Coordinator
Southeastern Container Inc.
Hudson, NH
11.2008 - 08.2011
- Supported daily production operations and team coordination
- Assisted operators and team leaders with process and quality issues
- Helped train new employees on safety and operational procedures
- Monitored quality performance to ensure compliance with company standards
Education
Criminal Justice
Skills
- Plastic Manufacturing & Molding Operations
- Production & Shift Supervision
- Safety, Quality & ISO Compliance
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S
- Continuous Improvement & Root Cause Analysis
- Production Scheduling & Workforce Planning
- Team Leadership, Coaching & Training
- ERP / SAP Microsoft Excel
Accomplishments
- Zero injury record over multiple years of leadership
- Significant production efficiency improvements
- Strong record of safety, quality, and compliance
- Proven ability to develop and retain high-performing teams
- Near-perfect attendance over several years
Certification
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Six Sigma Principles
- Safety & Quality Systems
Timeline
Night Shift Supervisor
Granite State Plastics
08.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Harvey Building Products
04.2019 - 03.2020
Production Team Leader
Southeastern Container Inc.
08.2011 - 04.2018
Team Coordinator
Southeastern Container Inc.
11.2008 - 08.2011