Process Supervisor

Job Overview

The Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the production process. The supervisor will provide overall support ensuring production targets are met efficiently, while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety protocols. The supervisor will also be responsible for process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Aid in training and developing team members, ensuring best practice adherence and safety protocols.
• Foster a positive work environment and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the production planning team to ensure efficient scheduling and resource allocation to meet production targets.
• Maintain production progress by monitoring and tracking, identifying bottlenecks or issues impacting productivity, and taking appropriate actions to address them.
• Ensure production processes comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality guidelines.
• Evaluate and analyze the blown film manufacturing process for opportunities to optimize, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues, collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Implement and monitor process improvement initiatives, ensuring changes are documented, communicated, and properly trained to the team.
• Maintain product quality throughout the production process, ensuring compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Investigate and address quality issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, identify potential hazards, and take appropriate actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities to address quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Candidate Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a degree in engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Substantial experience in a blown film manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Solid understanding of production planning, quality, and safety protocols.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate, knowledge of Microsoft Suite.