Production Shift Manager

Responsibilities

• Promote workplace safety and lead the team's Safety Program
• Lead safety discussions with associates, and audit their safety practices during walk arounds
• Be present for scheduled shifts and attend management team meetings, as necessary
• Review, suggest improvements, and adhere to the issued production schedule
• Evaluate staffing levels, maintain budgeted headcount for operational needs, and collaborate with HR to fill any gaps
• Provide on the job training for associates in all areas of their job duties
• Uphold housekeeping standards by inspecting each line and updating line charts with relevant data and comments
• Absorb and assist in planning for job changes with line technicians and conduct daily audits of operator performance
• Identify limiting factors of production and make recommendations for continual improvement
• Prepare work orders for repairs, submit requisitions for replacement of equipment, and submit requests for preventive maintenance
• Document department procedure and work instructions, updating as needed
• Accurately complete production reports and detail run time reports
• Collaborate with HR to conduct coaching sessions for associates
• Adhere to and consistently enforce company policies
• Maintain accurate records for safety, production, scrap quality, and HR
• Schedule regular communication meetings to promote team building and continuous improvement
• Report all safety, human resources, quality, scrap and production issues to manager
• Attend training seminars, as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Associate’s Degree
• Experience: 5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: PE Blown Film experience, preferred; Ability to individually coach and provide performance management; Proven track record of meeting quantitative metrics; Excellent trouble shooting and problem-solving skills; Continuous Improvement – create and implement projects; Strong and effective leadership with the ability to motivate a team; Dedication to Quality Management System; Safety, production, scrap and quality oriented; Excel skills with the ability to chart, graph, and track inventory; Proficient in blueprint reading and mechanical tasks