Production Supervisor

Under the direction of the Plant Manager, supervises department personnel to meet or exceed established objectives in the following areas: safety, employee satisfaction, productivity, continuous improvement, quality, spending, waste reduction and any other area(s) identified by the plant leadership team. Provides guidance to department personnel ensuring a safe work environment. Perform assignments related to shift supervision while resolving problems and providing direction for the shift. Verifies the quality of work through periodic monitoring of products and troubleshooting processes. Supports and participates in CI initiatives.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains a positive and professional attitude that reflects the company’s commitment to safety, employee satisfaction, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitors and maintains department safety efforts and provides direction for safety improvements and ergonomic concerns.
• Conducts routine safety audits and incident investigations.
• Directs and coordinates the activities for plant personnel in coordination with the Plant Manager’s instructions.
• Ensures quality control processes & procedures are always followed to ensure product quality.
• Investigate and fill out all forms relating to an incident, quality, PONC and customer action requirement (CAR).
• Follows and maintains systems and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality WI and those within ISO standards.
• Maintains production control records and provides information to management regarding delivery dates, schedules, and operating problems.
• Monitors performance against established targets.
• Manages internal customer/supplier relationships with all other departments.
• Manages projects as assigned.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Establishes staffing levels.
• Monitors internal quality data and provides direction for corrective action.
• Trains and develops department personnel.
• Takes all necessary actions to manage production costs and improve operational unit EBITA.
• Advises management on capital improvements needed to increase company productivity.
• Informs the Plant Manager and Department Managers of equipment and production problems and coordinates repairs.
• Other responsibilities and tasks as appropriate to achieve company initiatives.
• Approves employees time records using time and attendance time system.
• Assist Plant manager with performance appraisals.
• Utilize production software as needed:
  • Job costing
  • PDE
  • Inventory
• Sustain a PONC record of .10% of manufactured sales.
• Work with maintenance department to ensure machine PMs are completed in a timely manner.
  • Use OEMs as necessary.
  • Ensure that employees are trained on how to complete their PM’s
  • Enforce completion of PMs and ensure completion rate is within 90%
  • Ensure that all necessary parts are in stock and readily available based on OEM recommendations (i.e. necessary belts) follow up with maintenance on repairs.
• Alternate work hours as needed to accommodate training needs on various shift.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred or 5-years’ experience in manufacturing with supervisory experience will be considered.
• Proven track record of success managing a multi department production group.
• Mechanical aptitude and solid understanding of high volume fast paced manufacturing a must.
• Knowledge of flexo printing and die cut converting very helpful.
• Must have interpersonal skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Team problem solving; facilitation.
• Computer literate: MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel required, MS Project or other project management software a plus.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to present information one on one and in group settings, at all levels of the organization, under all circumstances; diplomatic.
• Detail oriented; organized; self-starter; flexible; change agent.
• Must be able to work concurrently on multiple priorities and projects.

Physical Demands:

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Spends approximately 75% of time walking and touring manufacturing areas.
• Must be able to use computer keyboard for data entry.
• Some automobile or air travel is may be required.