Production Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate
• Covers coordination of production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Maintain monitoring of production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
• Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities
• Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety- conscious
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification - Preferred
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to coach and train employees
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification - Preferred

Skills

• Communication and Listening Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Teamwork
• Training and Development
• Employee Coaching
• Decision Making
• Self-Directed Work
• Shift Work

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!