The Production Supervisor has overall responsibility for the safety, quality and production performance of their shift. They are a member of the Leadership Team.

They will train to and enforce company policies and procedures, Complete performance appraisals, coach associate and administer disciplinary actions if warranted.

Must possess a willingness to assist with technical troubleshooting as well as operating production equipment through relief periods if necessary.

We Offer

Set Schedules. Enjoy 12-hour shifts & a unique rotating schedule with 12-14 days off per month!

Stability. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!

Convenience. We are located right off Pulaski Highway!

Premium pay & benefits!

You Will

Hire and staff lines with Plastipak utility workers

Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment

Train Plastipak utilities on appropriate skill blocks

Assist the training department with selected technical training

Help reduce utility workers' accidents (carpel tunnel) in cooperation with the safety department

Continually review temporary agencys service, quality of people, and invoices

Track and help control overtime of utility workers, technicians and warehouse employees

Coordinate schedules of all assistant production supervisors

Monitor and manage uniform policy

Enforce GMP's

Evaluate Plastipak utility workers during and after probation period; continuous evaluations

Evaluate line staffing and recommend changes to reduce the same

Report to the Human Resources office. Report any irregularities or defects in the production process to the most appropriate Technician, Team Leader, or Dept. Manager

In a timely fashion, review all utility applications and discuss their strengths, weaknesses, recommendations, etc. with the appropriate T,TL,DM

Follow through the hiring process with the HR office to assure appropriate and timely hiring date

Train, direct, and coach all assistant production supervisors in the effective means of production supervision and communication

Coordinate production scheduling with customer services representatives

Maintain an up-to-date list of all utility employees and their assigned positions

Review initial requests for intra-plant transfers received by the HR office with respective line techs and team leaders

Interpret company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations

Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules

Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product

Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew

Analyze and resolve work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems by listening and being attentive to their needs

Initiate or suggest plan to motivate workers to achieve work goals

Maintain time and production records

Confer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments

Perform activities of workers supervised

Manage subordinate supervisors who supervise shift employees in the PRODUCTION UTILITY

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Initiate action for food safety issues

All other duties as assigned

You Have

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Good computer skills (excel, word, etc.)

Good Communication skills

Has working knowledge of various product orders by following all material requirements and customer requests

Standing / walking continuously during entire shift. Frequently walking is performed at a moderate pace in order to respond to machine and equipment breakdown

Able to lift 40 lbs. continuously; and able to lift 70 lbs. occasionally with assistance

Postural activities include climbing, maneuvering, bending, stooping, kneeling. Crouching, crawling above, under and around machinery, equipment and conveyors continuously throughout entire shift

Reaching, handling, touching grasping machine parts, controls, control panels, levers, switches continuously while repairing machines

Continuously use the bilateral upper extremities to reach, handle, grip and grasp, push and pull, finger and feel, turn, wrench, etc.

Forceful grasping, pinching, pushing, and pulling with hand tools to diagnose and repair machinery and equipment

Ability to climb ladders, stairs, platforms and scaffolding to repair machine and equipment frequently throughout entire shift

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Last updated : 2024-06-10