Packaging Supervisor

Packaging Supervisor

Gannett Publishing Services

Peoria, IL

The Packaging Supervisor collaborates with the Associate, Packaging Manager in the day-to-day supervisory duties and operations of the Packaging Center to ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of products produced.

Work as part of a packaging crew to coordinate overall post-press operations during a designated shift to achieve & maintain on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards, operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance as well as positive employee & customer relations.

• Production & shift scheduling.
• Supervise production during assigned shifts including training, new hire onboarding and addressing employee issues and/or concerns.
• Responsible for inserting accuracy and integrity. Ensure that daily production is completed in a high quality and timely manner.
• Confirm accurate product staging.
• Perform hands-on duties of Packaging Operator as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems and various unexpected workflow issues.
• Proficient operation of preprint management systems, inserter drive controls and related reporting.
• Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom wrap, and consumable parts and supplies.
• Assist Manager/Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
• Perform Packaging Operator training

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up.
• Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs:
  Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
• Report work-related injuries to insurance carrier.
• Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
• Immediately report any operational concerns, potential safety hazards, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to packaging management.

• Provide timely and accurate information to management as required.
• Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management.
• Communicate scheduling needs to all packaging supervisors and/or packaging management.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate business management degree or comparable experience preferred.
• Three years' packaging equipment operator experience preferred.
• Minimum two years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
• English language fluency:
  Speaking, reading & writing.
• Proven leadership skills required.
• Proven above average verbal & written communication skills.
• Self-starter.
• Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word.
• Packaging Department equipment experience.