EHS, Continuous Improvement & Planner Supervisor

Responsibilities

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture across all shifts and departments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and Gemba walks.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; perform root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain SDS compliance and hazard‑communication programs.
• Track and report safety KPIs (recordables, near misses, safety observations).
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and safety committees.

Continuous Improvement (CI)

• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Standard Work, Visual Management, Heijunka).
• Identify process inefficiencies and lead improvement projects to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Facilitate root‑cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, A3 problem solving) for quality and operational issues.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to improve quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.
• Lead training and coaching for supervisors and operators on CI tools and methodologies.
• Support cost‑reduction initiatives (scrap reduction, labor efficiency, process optimization).

Production Planning

• Develop and manage daily and weekly production schedules based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Ensure on‑time delivery performance for standard and rush orders.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Prepress, and Manufacturing to align supply and demand.
• Monitor WIP levels, inventory turns, and Kanban systems.
• Adjust schedules in real‑time to address machine downtime, labor constraints, or priority changes.
• Analyze capacity and recommend improvements to meet forecasted demand.
• Support planning for peak periods and contingency planning.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Safety: Zero recordable incidents.
• Quality: Reduction in defects and customer claims.
• Delivery: On‑Time to Promise ≥ 99.5 % (All Products), ≥ 98 % (Rush).
• Cost: Reduction in scrap, labor %, and operational waste.
• Inventory: Improved inventory turns and reduced excess/obsolete stock.
• Continuous Improvement: Number and impact of improvement initiatives implemented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field (preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in manufacturing, EHS, CI, or production planning.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.

Additional Qualifications & Skills

• Safety leadership & accountability.
• Data‑driven decision making.
• Process optimization & Lean thinking.
• Cross‑functional collaboration.
• Problem solving & root‑cause analysis.
• Time management & prioritization.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing floor environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and moving equipment.
• Ability to support multiple shifts as needed; 100 % on‑site (no remote work).
• Use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (keyboard, mouse, phone).
• Visual acuity to read and produce printed and digital documents.
• Occasional lifting of up to 50 lb (office supplies, sample materials, displays).
• Ability to move about the office or attend meetings in various building areas.
• Clear verbal communication in person, by phone, or video conference.
• Safe navigation through a light industrial environment for collaboration with production teams.
• Occasional climbing, stooping, bending, and overhead reaching.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans offered at reduced rates.
• Company contribution toward HSAs for high‑deductible health plan enrollees.
• Life insurance and short‑term disability coverage at 100 %.
• Voluntary benefits: accident & critical illness, long‑term disability, identity‑theft insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid parental leave for employees who qualify for FMLA.
• 401(k) with company match: 100 % of the first 1 % of pay, and 50 % of the next 5 %.

Compensation

• Salary range: $75,000 – $95,000 annually (base pay based on experience, skills, and internal equity).
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on company performance.