Production Supervisor - Plastic

MISSION:

Provide management, guidance and direction to production staff while overseeing all extrusion and thermoforming operations that occur during the assigned shift. Ensure production schedule is achieved at expected costs, while meeting standards for safety and quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES:

* Manage the Production Schedule

* Identifies and secures necessary resources (people, materials, etc.)

* Schedules and assigns work to staff, managing and adjusting priorities

* Manage direct labor, materials and other related costs to budget

* Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary

* Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed

* Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shifts

Provide People Leadership

* Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff as needed

* Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift

* Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff

* Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performance through multiple means; provides coaching, counseling or progressive discipline as needed

* Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed

* Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results

Ensure Compliant Operations

* Ensures a safe work environment by operating within and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures

* Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines

* Maintains quality production by operating within and enforcing organization standards

* Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeks to identify & recommend ways to streamline processes, reduce waste or enhance production

Reporting and Record-keeping

* Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift

* Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintained in the time-keeping system

* Ensures that all weight checks are completed for each line during each shift

* Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift

* Sends out required shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift

* Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned

* Prior leadership or supervisory experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Knowledgeable of and/or trained in all major safety related activities (Lock Out/Tag Out, Behaviorally Based Safety, incident investigations, etc.)

* Knowledgeable of and/or trained in all major quality related activities (statistical process control, etc.)

* Results orientation; high level of personal initiative, energy and ownership for success

* Strong supervision and team leadership skills

* Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work equally well with all levels of employees

* Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; experience with SAP a plus

* Ability to understand/interpret the production schedule

* Basic knowledge of the material handling, extrusion, and thermoforming process and machinery to identify issues and corrective actions

* Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

* Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Prior manufacturing experience in a high speed environment

* Prior leadership or supervisory experience