Packaging Supervisor - 2:30pm-11pm M/F

About the role

The Packaging Supervisor oversees all activities within the company's manufacturing area, ensuring production, quality, and safety standards are met. They are responsible for creating a safe work environment and providing necessary tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems, schedule production, and coordinate with lead times and shipping deadlines.
• Ensure materials produced meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Direct setup and adjustments of machines.
• Establish or adjust work assignments to meet production schedules.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment usage to enhance efficiency.
• Assist team members in solving work problems and motivating them to achieve goals.
• Assign work duties to team members based on operational requirements.
• Maintain open communication with team members and provide regular feedback and performance reviews.
• Investigate performance concerns and implement disciplinary actions, if necessary.
• Manage the hiring process for direct reports, interviewing and selecting candidates in compliance with company procedures.
• Work with the human resources department to address performance concerns and implement disciplinary actions.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize efficiency and reduce costs or increase productivity.
• Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies to lead team in continuous improvement activities.
• Adhere to established company values, practices, policies, and procedures.
• Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards.
• Encourage safe practices and promptly resolve violations, including initiating rewards and discipline as needed.
• Ensure team members and co-workers have the information and training needed to perform their job duties.
• Supervise team members in a manner that enables growth and success through feedback, training, and encouragement.
• Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure adherence to them.
• Use independent judgment to ensure team members follow company policy and maintain a safe work environment.
• Work in a cooperative manner with management, co-workers, internal/external customers, and vendors.
• Do the right thing, even when it is difficult.

Requirements

An individual qualified for this job must be able to:

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Lead and inspire team members; must be able to relate to and build team working relationships.
• Operate a computer and demonstrate PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, team members, and internal or external customers.
• Present information clearly and accurately.
• Pay attention to details and pursue quality in accomplishing work duties and tasks.
• Look for opportunities to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness.
• Handle challenges skillfully, thoroughly, and effectively.
• Independently take advantage of opportunities to improve or increase skills, abilities, and job knowledge.
• Efficiently perform accurate mathematical calculations.
• Make sure that work is delivered on time and of high quality.
• Develop good work practices in order to get the job done.
• Use equipment, resources, and time in an efficient and effective manner.
• Use good judgment when making decisions.
• Perform work in a safe manner at all times.

Qualifications

A minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or two years related experience, is required. Verifiable track record of effective leadership increasingly responsible experience in a manufacturing facility is preferred. May be required to obtain a forklift license through Warren Distribution.

Skills

Essential skills include:

• Leadership and team building.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Attention to detail and quality control.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Safe work environment maintenance.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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