Supervisor, General Plant Production

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

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Supervises the plant production function as directed.

The Winter Haven plant is a high-volume, fast-paced 24/7-365 days/year manufacturing environment. Crews work 12-hour shifts (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am) on a 4 days on / 4 days off schedule with rotating days and nights every 4 weeks. This role will oversee a production crew following the rotating swing shift schedule.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment, including correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents as required.
• Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system.
• Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards.
• Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated periods as directed by management.
• Provides administration and supervision of the plant production function as directed.
• Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis.
• Arranges on-the-job training and development of subordinates' skills to ensure a continued high level of production and morale.
• Provides production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintains subordinates' attendance, evaluation and other appropriate records.
• Schedules subordinates' vacations, overtime, holidays, and job assignments.
• Provides communications and dissemination of information between crew operations.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Maintains positive relations with local bargaining unit, ensuring a high level of productivity, if applicable.
• May be responsible for D&I department storeroom function, including housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
• May administer D&I department PM program.
• Establishes and maintains an employee relations climate of trust and confidence to promote achievement of plant and company goals.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company, including ability to handle stress and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Regular 12-hour shift cycle with rotating days/nights; hours may vary. Incumbent must be able to work overtime regularly and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Maintains awareness of hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements; attends scheduled training sessions.
• Communicates with the emergency coordinator (EC) or Environmental Focal Point/Environmental Manager (EFP/EM) regarding environmental management activities.
• Understands and responds to EC directions during emergencies; implements contingency plans as required.
• Completes and maintains environmental documentation as trained or directed; reports status to EC, EFP, or EM.
• Complies with established safety practices and company directives for safe performance of the work.
• Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation; understands proper disposal, storage, and handling of wastes.
• Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Professional & Education Qualifications

• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college or work-related experience in the can or end making process.
• Job-related experience for 2 years minimum.

Skills

• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard production techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Ability to operate and functionally use a computer.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of business principles, legal practices, product specifications and mechanics of equipment, Ball Packaging Operations quality standards, and generally accepted supervisory practices and procedures.
• Must…