Production Supervisor Corrugator

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 production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• 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 supervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required
• Experience working within Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification
• 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