Production Supervisor

General Description of Job:

Provides supervision to the Second Shift and 3/2 Night Shift associates. Applies flexographic printing technical expertise to day-to-day issues and trains press operators and press helpers on how to diagnose and solve issues. Provides leadership, motivation and direction to all plant personnel on shift. Participates in management team activities as requested.

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):

• Ensures safety rules are followed and participates in safety functions.
• Provides work direction, trains and coaches all employees on shift.
• Troubleshoots press defects. Trains press operators in how to troubleshoot issues.
• Provides backup in efficiently running press as needed or when the facility is short on labor.
• Oversees adhesive laminating and slitting processes.
• Approves all job set ups throughout the plant, ensuring quality throughout the shift.
• Ensures available staff is effectively and efficiently utilized.
• Directs employees to keep plant organized and clean at all times.
• Ensures all planned preventative maintenance is performed.
• Ensures major or minor breakdowns of equipment are addressed promptly.
• Understands and ensures compliance with food safety policies and procedures implemented in the plant.
• Executes process management requirements within approved procedures and work instructions.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Holds accountability for all jobs run on shift and ensure they meet or exceed estimated time and materials.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Job Demands:

This position requires a considerable amount of walking and being on your feet for long periods of time with occasional lifting or carrying of up to 50 pounds. Requests help with lifting as needed.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements:

Leads by example; ability to effectively train and instruct others; able to work with deadlines and changing priorities; demonstrated problem solving skills; good organizational skills; good communication skills; accuracy with numbers and information; attention to detail; good work ethics; able to delegate when appropriate; must be “hands on”, .i.e. willing and capable in operating all production related equipment; must have working knowledge of machinery, and ability to make repairs; must be able to provide accurate and timely output of information .

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent GED plus minimum of five years of experience in a print/manufacturing environment required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34 - $38