Production Supervisor-Pail

About the role

The Production Supervisor provides front-line leadership in day-to-day operations of a designated production team, focusing on safety, quality, efficiencies, and meeting customer expectations. This role offers overall direction to production floor employees in production, scheduling, performance management, training, and related areas to improve operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance.
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals and objectives are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures vacancies are covered for any planned or unplanned absences by working with the operations team.
• Establishes and monitors shift performance for safety, quality, and production standards.
• Accurately enters production data into the system to measure and monitor KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
• Updates communication boards to keep production floor team members informed about safety, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Leads employee start-up meetings.
• Works with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime, and repair expenses.
• Implements cost-effective systems as necessary.
• Promotes shop floor organization and plant housekeeping using lean techniques such as 5S with shift personnel.
• Acts as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues; directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• May conduct tool store inventory reviews to ensure proper tools and parts are available when needed.
• Prepares and reviews employees' worked hours for submission to payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management.
• 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification (a plus).
• Previous Labor Relations experience.
• Experience working in a Lean environment; embraces continuous improvement.
• Self-directed team player with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Strong Business Acumen
• Results Orientation
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Influencing Others
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Orientation

About Us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place. We help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging by providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to give our people the chance to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning your career, there's a place for you to make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions.