Continuous Improvement Supervisor

Mission / Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of union hourly personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products.
• Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze physical and chemical properties of materials.
• Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Confers with production or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.
• May test and analyze sample products.
• May conduct research and investigate complaints on existing products.
• Confers with plant personnel to develop testing schedule and to modify standards.
• Coordinates activities, such as resolving customer complaints of defective paper inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, and identifying causes of substandard paper.
• Reviews unit’s work load, schedules, personnel assignments, status of on-going work, projects, and available personnel for work assignment in order to plan lab activities.
• Assigns specific duties to personnel, such as working on special projects, considering individual's knowledge and experience.
• Reviews reports, papers, and other records prepared by lab for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies.
• Routes reports and records to manager for action.
• Coordinates work activities of lab with other departments to prevent delays in actions required.
• Plans and conducts, or arranges for, indoctrination and training of personnel.
• Approves leave requests, evaluates personnel performance, and initiates disciplinary actions.

• 2-5 years supervisory experience
• Experience in Quality Control

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Chemistry or Engineering

• Highly effective communication skills, strong leadership skills i.e. relationship building, commands a business and technical presence, demonstrated computer skills (SAP), and executed project management skills.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.  

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