What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Ardagh Group?
Role Description
The Production Supervisor is accountable for production planning, assigning work, and implementing policies and procedures. The Supervisor recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.
The Production Supervisor is accountable for production planning, assigning work, and implementing policies and procedures. The Supervisor recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure safe operation of all equipment, trains associates as necessary, and promptly investigates and reports all safety concerns.
- Balances safety, quality, productivity, cost, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas.
- Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.
- Ensures effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolves employee issues through problem resolution OR Confer with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and or concerns.
- Develop and/or implement training plans to increase employees’ skills and capabilities. Read and analyse charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements.
- Confer with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation.
- Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem solving solution.
- Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards.
- Ensure Company procedures and policies are enforced.
- Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.
- Establish a working environment which promotes the importance of employees acting with integrity and in an ethical manner.
- Ensure the execution of key internal controls within the area of responsibility.
- Demonstrate commitment to the Ardagh core values and policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Engineering or Business Management.
- At least 3 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility.
- Experience in high speed manufacturing and PLC Controls.
- Knowledge of electrical and process improvements.
- Mechanical: Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft office products.
- SAP preferred.
- Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production equipment and processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Administrative and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, in the coordination of people and resources.
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean or other improvement philosophies
Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you’ll enjoy the journey!
Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.