Manufacturing Supervisor

About the role

Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading the manufacturing team to ensure production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations. The position is located in Hanover, PA, where the plant manufactures 2‑piece and 3‑piece steel cans for the food industry over 7 shifts and employs approximately 85 staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and workforce throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity, Spoilage and Employee Engagement
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
• Performs and facilitates “on the job training”, coaching, and performance management of employees as needed or required
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
• Manages machinery set‑up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
• Completes and/or administers necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
• Performs other job‑related duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: High School Education/GED; 5‑7 years experience in a high‑speed manufacturing environment; at least three years of proven supervisory experience
• Shift: Rotating 4 on, 4 off continuous operation work schedule, 5 p.m.–5 a.m.; must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; packaging industry experience; knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
• Competencies: Strong problem‑solving skills (individual and/or collaborative); ability to work independently or with a team; aptitude for innovative thinking; effective leadership skills (conflict resolution, communication, decision making); demonstrated employee relations skills and ability to motivate people; excellent time and project management skills with multi‑tasking ability; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
• Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms; may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus
• Working Conditions: Generally works in a plant environment with occasional office duties; exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic; wide range of temperatures; frequently loud noise level
• Possible Equivalent Military Titles: Logistician; Store Manager; Supply and Warehousing Manager; Transportation Manager; Transportation Maintenance Manager
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including free company‑paid health insurance for employees
• Company‑matched 401(k)

Schedule

Rotating 12‑hour schedule; regular hours are 5 p.m.–5 a.m.; overtime may be mandatory and hours may differ as needed.