Production Supervisor - Louisville, KY

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking new Production Supervisor for our plant location in Louisville, KY. 

Job Overview

In this role you will be responsible for leading an efficient, productive, and safe department, while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. You will work closely with employees and other department managers and supervisors to coordinate with Production, Quality and Shipping Departments. The position will assure that standard operating procedures are followed, quality product is shipped on time and safety is adhered to at all times. This position will also oversee the plant safety program.

As such, we expect our Production Supervisor to be able to work independently and ensure good work attitudes, atmosphere, and communication to maximize productivity. You will be an active partner in all aspects of our employees' careers, including but not limited to, training, development, discipline, performance appraisals, and culture.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the team’s success of meeting daily production goals, quality standards, and service times while monitoring and maintaining efficiencies, labor usage, and waste percentages working independently with minimal direction from the Production Manager
• Leads a team of employees in a technical, fast paced, deadline driven environment that emphasizes quality
• Contributes to the business by adhering to best practices and seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develops new methods and procedures to optimize efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs
• Supports the compliance with, and the maintenance of, safety requirements in accordance with company policies and/or federal/state laws
• Provides visible leadership and drive a motivated, positive, productive work force
• Identifies, coaches and develops team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts
• Implements and follows policies and procedures consistently and according to company standards
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Monitors and documents ongoing safety program, making recommendations and implementing necessary changes to meet federal and state safety standards
• Coaches exempt and non-exempt personnel on safety best practices
• Develops risk assessments, scenario planning, plan development, crisis/contingency planning in accordance with best practices and ensure their implementation
• Conducts investigations involving employee injuries or property damage, providing recommendations to prevent reoccurrence, and assist the Safety and Security Manager and supervisors in the resolution of work related injuries

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, bending, standing
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Culture

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client’s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https://vimeo.com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf