Shift Supervisor MI

Shift Supervisor MI

We are excited to announce the opening of a new production facility in Columbia, South Carolina, with operations expected to begin by the end of October. This is a unique opportunity to join our team during an exciting phase of growth and help shape the success of a brand-new site from the ground up.

At Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, we provide unparalleled service and the best solutions in Paperboard Sales, Sheeting, and Distribution. Since 1978 we have helped our customers meet the daily demands of the commercial printing, publishing, point of purchase display, specialty packaging, and folding carton industries.

Through innovation and continual improvement in precision converting technology, we provide prime paperboard grades from leading mills to paper merchants and packaging companies. With vast inventories at Manchester's 5 strategic locations:
Virginia, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and Texas, we maintain 14 precision sheeters, 9 guillotine trimmers, 4 carton packing lines, and 2 slitter rewinders within 450,000 combined square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space.

The goal of Manchester Industries is to provide an exceptional service platform with our staff of committed employees. Through working with customers and suppliers together, we are able to find profitable and proficient solutions in this ever-changing marketplace.

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for on-time production of a quality product while maintaining safe work practices and environment through the production personnel for the crew assigned. The Shift Supervisor strives to continuously improve work processes and procedures as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities of his/her team. The Shift Supervisor may fulfil a position within the crew or may backfill in various positions as business needs dictate.

The incumbent should be technically knowledgeable of the operating roles and responsibilities. The Shift Supervisor works without supervision and communicates effectively with Team Members.

Operations

• Works with the Operations Manager and Production Manager to ensure the fulfilment of on-demand manufacturing operation in a quick turnaround business model leveraging utilization of all resources (ex: asset management, capacity planning and resource management)
• Assists with scheduling and ensures schedules are met for on-time delivery of goods
• Directs team during shift start up meeting; informs team of throughput goals, processes, and requirements
• Assist shipping and receiving (2nd and 3rd shift responsible for inbound and outbound)
• Ensures the optimization of the assembly/fulfilment processes and related material/production workflow
• May be responsible for accurate inventory usage/movement and reconciliation of goods and supplies for their crew
• Communicates with Maintenance about any machine or building issues
• Covers scheduled and unscheduled vacancies
• Cover any positions needed for breaks and lunches

Safety and Environmental

• Makes safety a priority by communicating, participating, and supporting safety efforts, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for assigned crew
• Ensures safe work environment and practices are in place and adhered to
• Tours daily for safety compliance and observation of employees

Quality

• Ensures standards for customer service, product quality, equipment and operator performances are maintained.
• Ensures Quality processes, procedures, and associated documentation is utilized.
• Ensures crew is educated on the importance of producing a quality product.

Leadership

• Directs the team regarding proper job performance
• Measures team performance and provides performance feedback to the Management team to ensure performance is addressed and supported.
• May be a designated back-up to the Production Manager for incidental backfill and development.
• Fosters an atmosphere where information is freely shared, and employees work towards a common goal.
• Ensures assigned crew completes training plans to ensure the knowledge, skills, and abilities meet expectations for production personnel and compliance with company policies/practices.

Key Competencies & Attributes

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