Printpack is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our Extrusion department in Newport News VA reporting to the Legacy Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of his/her shift ensuring that production targets and deadlines are achieved and that key performance indicators are met while maintaining compliance with the companys safety quality and productivity objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Foster Printpacks safety-first and drive awareness at all levels.
- Responsible for monitoring all aspects of production activities performed during his/her shift with careful attention to productivity quality and on-time delivery.
- Identifies and resolves production issues in an efficient and timely manner and assists in the resolution of production problems.
- Ensures products are made within customer specifications and inspects finished product to ensure quality.
- Assists in the development of procedures and techniques for reducing down-time and manufacturing delays.
- Works closely with associates to develop recommend and implement measures to improve production methods equipment performance and quality of product to reduce and prevent customer complaints.
- Communicates daily production goals and expectations to operators on all shifts and documents and reports production results required.
- Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
- Conducts regular team meetings for communication of safety quality and production changes and goals.
- Works closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency across shifts.
- Manage inventory through daily cycle counts.
- Support the Printpack Performance System 5S and Lean Manufacturing
COMMITMENT TO SAFETY:
- Ensures that a safe and clean working environment is always maintained
- Drives continuous improvement in safety productivity and quality
- Ensures adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations
- Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses accidents and hazards identification
COMMITMENT TO ASSOCIATES:
- Responsible for creating a positive and engaged work environment promoting a culture of continuous improvement and developing his/her team to ensure company goals are achieved.
- Ensures that all individuals within assigned departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and are properly trained on procedures related to safety production and quality and documents the training.
- Promotes an effective team-oriented environment and fosters communication between floor associates and Plant Management to identify: safety issues required improvements in working conditions and methods to increase production and quality.
- Manages shift administrative activities including time/absence reporting attendance monitoring vacation planning time-off requests and overtime.
- Evaluates individual team members performance provides regular feedback and completes annual written performance reviews for all associates.
- Manages the ongoing development and performance of assigned shift associates to maintain quality standards and increase production levels.
- Identifies training and development needs coaches mentors and motivates associates to achieve results.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have strong problem-solving decision-making and organizational skills
- Must have strong computer skills
- Must possess the ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization effectively.
- Must be able to work Monday through Friday (night shift- hours flexible)
Internal candidates: Experience in a PPK leadership role or experience leading initiatives is .
Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy) national origin gender identity sexual orientation marital/parental status genetic information age national origin ancestry ethnicity disability marital status military or veteran status or affiliation or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
To view your rights and government notices please see the links below:
Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA () - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) -Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish)
Printpack is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist you with your application for employment or job search please get in touch with us by sending an email to . Please include in your email a brief description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are interested in applying.
Required Experience:
Manager