Description

JOB TITLE: Packout Shift Manager 

DEPARTMENT: Packout 

REPORTS TO: Packout Operations Manager 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves 

SUMMARY

The Packout Shift Manager oversees the management, planning, scheduling, development, and execution of projects in Packout as well as the execution of receipts and shipments of materials and finished goods. The Packout Shift Manager provides supervision and direction to the pack out operation and ensures compliance with company procedures. The role schedules personnel and is responsible for conflict resolution within the shift.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Analyzes general facility operations.
• Participates in meetings with the operations team regarding new projects and required tasks.
• Makes recommendations for changes to improve production design or production efficiency.
• Conducts regular production meetings with supervisors and leads about new projects.
• Participates on the evaluation and cost analysis of the projects during the run and when completed. Able to provide feedback about ways to improve.
• Works with Packout Project Planning to determine order in which projects will run.
• Performs production line flow Analysis with supervisors to identify more efficient practices.
• Works with procedures to improve existing systems.
• Ensures machines maintained and preventive maintenance procedures are followed. Inspect work centers with supervisors for evidence of excessive waste.
• Makes supplies and equipment available for maximum efficiency.
• Participates in the planning of annual organizational budget and job costing.
• Hires staff and forms teams within the department.
• Mentors new hires to ensure a smooth transition to a new system.
• Holds training sessions for staff.
• Rolls out new policies for increased production and efficiency throughout the shift.
• Works with Packout Estimating team to Identify tasks and tools appropriate for each project.
• Communicates with first & second shift crews about pending assignments.
• Coordinates scheduled maintenance procedures with maintenance manager.
• Performs checks on workplace practices for compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Schedules crew working hours and shift rotation.
• Evaluates employee’s performance across entire shift.
• Oversees 2nd shift dock schedule and ensures that shipping/receiving team is properly staffed to execute.
• Oversees the movement of goods between the storage/manufacturing facilities and the Packout facility, as needed.
• Ensures the Completion of all paperwork relating to received and shipped materials by end-of-shift.
• Escalates opportunities for improvement to Packout Operations Manager and is actively involved in continuous improvement.
• Performs additional duties as requested

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Equivalent to completion of two years college, preferably supplemented by coursework and training in business, customer relations, and project management.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.

Core Competencies

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity at work with a capacity for keeping others enthusiastic and involved.
• Operates with a customer service orientation internally and externally. Works to positively build the Bay Cities brand in everything he/she does. Builds strong, positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Acts as an owner of the business and instills that same attitude and level of action in others. Is proactive in taking responsibility for all outcomes/results and avoids ‘pointing fingers’. Helps to create and maintain a strong feeling of belonging in the immediate and overall team.
• Regularly involves others in decisions that affect their job or work environment. Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues and teams across organizational boundaries. Participates as a team player and establishes strong working relationships to deliver positive results.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes work flow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work. Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; strives for continuous improvement of self and processes.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media, tactful, confident, at all levels, internal and external. Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment. 

OTHER

• US Persons Only (US citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugee or asylee – all require proper identification and documentation).
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.
• Work environment includes front-office and manufacturing in California. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pre-Employment Verifications: Must pass background and reference checks, drug screen, and physical examination prior to employment.