Shrink Post Processing Area Supervisor

Shrink Post Processing Area Supervisor

Overview:
The Shrink Post Processing Area Supervisor reports to the Inspection Manager and is responsible for the overall performance of all post-processing processes across all four production shifts. Seaming, Sheeting, and Air Inspection personnel across all shifts report to this position. The supervisor is accountable for throughput, labor utilization, machine adherence, safety, quality, on-time delivery, and consistent execution across the area.

A key focus of this role is building a flexible, cross-functional workforce. The supervisor develops employees who can support multiple approved processes, strengthen coverage when staffing needs change, and reduces single points of failure. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the expectation that the supervisor may need to support other shifts when operational needs require it.

Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

Pay:
Based on experience at time of offer.

Experience Requirements:

• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment is required.
• Previous supervisory, team-lead, or employee-development experience is preferred but not required.
• Shrink seaming experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• Potential Monthly Production Bonuses
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday Pay
• Supplemental Insurances (Cancer, Critical Illness, Accident, Short Term & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance)
• Air Conditioned Production Floor & Warehouse

What You'll Do:

• Own the performance of Seaming, Sheeting, Air Inspection, and all other Shrink Post Processing processes across all four production shifts.
• Supervise personnel, ensuring clear expectations, consistent accountability, training, engagement, and motivation.
• Maintain visibility with all four shifts and provide off-shift support when production, staffing, quality, or equipment needs require it.
• Set consistent priorities and performance expectations across shifts and ensure effective shift-to-shift communication and handoff.
• Monitor throughput, production flow, and machine adherence; identify performance gaps and constraints; and take timely action to meet established targets and keep scheduled work moving.
• Match staffing and employee skill levels to workload, equipment availability, and production priorities to improve labor utilization.
• Adjust labor assignments when conditions change and minimize downtime of people and equipment by improving workflow and resource allocation.
• Work closely with the reporting manager, Scheduling, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and other supporting departments to meet customer commitment dates and established on-time delivery targets.
• Support priority orders and communicate schedule changes, constraints, and completion risks leads and employees across all shifts.
• Develop and maintain cross-training plans that build qualified coverage across area processes and reduce single points of failure.
• Coordinate training with qualified trainers and confirm employees are prepared before they are assigned to work independently.
• Counsel employees on performance, attendance, communication, and workplace behaviors on a continual basis.
• Monitor and approve clock records and PTO requests in accordance with established company practices.
• Drive adherence to established quality processes, work-order requirements, and required quality documentation.
• Communicate production, equipment, material, quality, or safety issues to the appropriate manager or support department in a timely manner.
• Promote efficient changeovers, equipment care, housekeeping, and adherence to established safety practices.
• Learn and understand the current process before recommending or implementing changes, and support targeted continuous improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Traits/Requirements:

• Leadership ability to motivate a team while maintaining clear standards and accountability.
• Ability to lead consistently across multiple production shifts and balance competing operational needs.
• Ability to evaluate workload, staffing, employee skills, and production priorities to use labor effectively.
• Ability to develop…