Supervisor

SUMMARY

Supervises department personnel through Team Leaders 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.  Creates a mind set for safe production with the crew through education in safety and constant vigilance regarding safe practices and procedures in all production areas.  Performs assignments related to shift supervision while resolving problems and providing direction for the shift.  Verifies the quality of work through periodic monitoring of product and troubleshooting of processes.  Supports and participates in CI initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains a positive and professional attitude that reflects the company’s commitment to safety, employee satisfaction, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Monitors department Safety efforts and provides direction for safety improvements and ergonomic concerns
• Conducts routine safety audits and incident investigations.
• Maintains a safe work environment and ensures the maintenance and upkeep of the physical location.
• Directs and coordinates the activities for plant personnel in coordination with the Operations Manager’s instructions.
• Ensures quality control processes & procedures are followed at all times to ensure product quality.
• Follows and maintains systems and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook, EtQ and company manuals.
• Maintains production control records and provides information to management with regard to 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.
• Provides corrective action responses for customer complaints.
• Trains and develops department personnel.

• Manages work force when needed to cope with expanding workload.

• Takes all necessary actions to manage production costs and improve operational unit variance – OUVar.
• Advises management on capital improvements needed to increase company productivity.

• Informs the Operations 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 department manager with performance appraisals

SUPERVISION

• Supervises all hourly employees on assigned shift.
• Reports to the Operations Manager.

EDUCATION/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 offset and flexo printing and paper converting very helpful.
• Must have interpersonal skills.

SKILLS

• Team problem solving; facilitation.
• Computer literate: MS Office 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 REQUIREMENTS

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 required.

ENVIRONMENT

• Works in office setting with moderate ambient noise - 25%.
• Works in manufacturing area where PPE is required - 75%.

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