Job Description

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Manufacturing Supervisor responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:   

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• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
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• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
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• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
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• Performs and facilitates “on the job training” and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required
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• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
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• Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
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• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
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• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
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• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
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In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

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• High School Education/GED
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• Five to seven year(s) experience in a high speed manufacturing environment
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• At least three years of proven supervisory experience
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• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
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Preferred Requirements

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• Bachelor’s degree
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• Packaging industry experience
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• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
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Competencies

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• Strong problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
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• Ability to work independently or with a team
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• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
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• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
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• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
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• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
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• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
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• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
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