Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

Hours 2:00PM - 10:00PM

The Production Supervisor is responsible for providing management guidance and direction to production staff while overseeing all operationsthat occur during the assigned shift.The production supervisorensuresproduction schedule is achieved at expected costs while meeting standards for safety and quality.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule
• Identifiesand secures necessary resources (people materials etc.)
• Schedules and assigns work to staff managing and adjusting priorities
• Manage direct labor materialsand other related costs to budget
• Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed
• Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shifts

Provide People Leadership

• Participates in the recruitment andselectionof staff as needed
• Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift
• Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff
• Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performancethrough multiple means; provides coaching counseling or progressive discipline as needed
• Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed
• Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results

Ensure Compliant Operations

• Ensures a safe work environment byoperatingwithin and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines
• Maintains quality production by operatingwithin and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeksto identify & recommend ways to streamline processes reduce waste or enhance production

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift
• Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintainedinKRONOS
• Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift
• Sends out shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift
• Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Required Skills and Education:

• Associates degreein a business or technical disciplinepreferred
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not
• 5yearsexperiencein ahigh-volumemanufacturing environment. Union environmenta plus.
• 2 years experience in folding cartoncorrugated printed packagingstrongly preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume fast paced work environment with a biased towards action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface effectively withall employees through senior leadership level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and best practices; familiarization with SAP
• Bilingual Spanish a plus