Manufacturing Supervisor II

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CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike.

With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts.

Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Crown Beverage Packaging located in La Crosse, WI has 111 employees. Surrounded by stunning bluffs and lying alongside the mighty Mississippi River, La Crosse is home to over 20 miles of beautiful scenic trails. The plant is also located just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more. La Crosse is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes.

The Preventative Maintenance & Repair Supervisor works closely with the Plant Engineer and Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and PM&R personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing repair on machinery and equipment problems
• Performs and facilitates “on the job training” and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
• Manages machinery PM&R activities and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
• Analyze data trends daily and react accordingly to out of specification readings

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• High School Education/GED
• Five to seven year(s) experience in a high speed manufacturing environment
• At least three years of proven supervisory experience in a maintenance/engineering discipline
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

• Bachelor’s degree
• Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to…