Production Supervisor 1st Shift

SATO America is seeking a detail‑oriented, service‑focused Production Supervisor.

At SATO America, LLC our mission is to create new value for our customers through products and services of superior quality and to contribute towards a better and more sustainable world. In over 80 years, SATO has fostered a culture of professionalism and customer‑centric innovation with an unchanging mission of value creation for customers that, in turn, contributes to a more sustainable world.

Do you have what it takes to be our customer’s most trusted partner for mutual growth, and always essential in an ever‑changing world? If so, look no further. We have a place for you.

Supervise all employees in the production department in the manufacture of high‑quality products in a cost‑effective manner. Train and maintain a safe and productive workforce in a positive teamwork environment. Coach, counsel and discipline as required. Also, direct activities of all other off‑shift employees.

Manage a safe work environment

• Responsible for safety training on production equipment
• Responsible for safety audits in the production department
• Monitor all equipment guarding and personal safety equipment
• Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in all areas of the plant
• Ensure that employees are following safety procedures and using appropriate protective equipment

Maintain a high level of quality for our customer’s products

• Train all employees on product quality standards and customers expectations
• Communicate to all employees on the critical aspects of our products
• Conduct shop floor quality audits, inspections and product approvals

Create a well‑trained efficient work force

• Cross train employees to maintain a competitive, knowledgeable and flexible work force
• Responsible for continued productivity improvements, scrap reduction and plant OEE targets
• Ensure that all employees have the required tools and equipment to successfully perform their duties in the most cost efficient manner
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive teamwork atmosphere and support 5s and continuous improvement activities

• Develop, implement and support cost reduction programs
• Required to interface with all departments
• Complete corrective action analysis and resolution on customer rejections; facilitate root cause resolution to problems
• Complete all shutdown procedures to secure the facility at end of shift
• Generate reports as required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate degree + 1 to 3 years in a leadership role or 2+ years related experience in the printing industry preferably in flexographic environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization and direct a diverse work force. Mechanical knowledge and aptitude. Solid computer skills including Word and Excel. Strong visual color comprehension and math, ruler and analytical skills.

The physical benefits required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job include normal range of mobility necessary to work in a manufacturing environment and interface with all functions within the facility. The employee is consistently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use a computer and speak with other employees. May be required to stoop, squat, stretch and lift.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily works in a production environment with exposure to loud noises, fumes and moving equipment.

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