Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION Production Supervisor - Large Pack IBC & Reconditioning IBC:
Manufacturing Operations

• Follow and enforce all Plant Safety Rules and Regulations and participate in safety observations, discussions, near-miss reporting, incident investigations, and continuous safety improvement initiatives
• Ensure employees utilize proper PPE at all times
• Conduct routine safety inspections and audits to identify and correct unsafe conditions
• Lead safety discussions during startup meetings and shift communications
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards
• Promote a culture of safety ownership and accountability throughout the facility

• Responsible for ensuring quality manufactured IBC totes are produced in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards
• Ensure all quality procedures, inspections, and documentation requirements are followed
• Monitor production processes and address quality concerns as they arise
• Compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
• Complete and review Manufacturing and Quality documentation accurately
• Communicate internally regarding deviations, nonconforming materials, customer concerns, or production issues
• Support 6S and Lean Manufacturing practices

• Verify compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations
• Complete required environmental and operational reports as necessary
• Support environmental stewardship initiatives and waste reduction efforts

• Provide leadership and training to accomplish production objectives for all employees regarding Safety, Quality, Production, Packaging, and Maintenance
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure production goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Work with the Operations Team to ensure vacancies are covered for planned and unplanned absences
• Establish and monitor shift performance standards for safety, quality, efficiency, and production
• Lead employee startup meetings and communicate plant objectives, safety concerns, quality expectations, and operational priorities
• Enter production data accurately into company systems to monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including efficiencies, downtime, inventory, scrap, labor utilization, and overall production performance
• Update communication boards to keep production personnel informed regarding safety, quality, production, and efficiency metrics
• Work with team members to improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, reduce downtime, and control repair expenses
• Promote shop floor organization and plant housekeeping utilizing Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S methodologies
• Act as the first point of contact for operators regarding production concerns, equipment issues, or mechanical failures
• Direct maintenance personnel to troubleshoot equipment issues and perform preventative maintenance activities
• Conduct routine production floor observations to ensure adherence to work instructions, safety requirements, and quality standards
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust resources as necessary to meet production requirements
• Support inventory accuracy through proper material management and production reporting
• Assist with machine startups, changeovers, troubleshooting activities, and operational improvements
• Conduct tool crib and operational inventory reviews as necessary to ensure proper tools, parts, and materials are available
• Review production schedules and coordinate workforce activities to achieve customer requirements

• Directly supervise production employees assigned to the department or shift
• Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees to improve performance and operational effectiveness
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback
• Administer company policies consistently and fairly
• Partner with Human Resources regarding employee relations matters, investigations, corrective actions, attendance management, and performance improvement initiatives
• Support employee onboarding and training programs
• Foster a positive work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, communication, and employee engagement
• Identify employee development opportunities and support succession planning efforts

• Prepare and review employee worked hours for payroll submission
• Maintain attendance records and communicate attendance concerns appropriately
• Complete required production reports and operational documentation accurately and timely
• Maintain production records, KPI tracking, labor utilization reports, and shift communication logs
• Assist with workforce scheduling and manpower planning
• Utilize company systems for production reporting, inventory transactions, inspections, and operational tracking

• Maintain work areas in a clean, orderly, and safe condition
• Attend all required meetings and training sessions
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and Lean…