PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Overview

Responsibilities

The production supervisor is responsible for safely producing quality film as efficiently as possible to meet scheduling demands and commitments.

·         Directs all production activities through the Production coordinators, as a member of the Plant Manager’s staff, coordinates interdepartmental activities with other department heads.

·         Responsible to ensure that all aspects of department (people, operations and equipment) are safely utilized effectively to maximize productivity while minimizing cost and waste.

·         Provide leadership, guidance and operational support to direct reports that includes 4 shift Coordinators and indirect reports (hourly production staff).

·         Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs while ensuring production processes stay within budgets and target deadlines.

·         Maintain key KPI's while monitoring the productivity of manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production with minimal downtime.

·         Consistently and efficiently adheres to quality and production standards and makes the necessary decisions to maintain high standard operational goals.

·         Set productivity goals for each shift and assist with the development of workflow procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety and quality.

·         Communicate regularly with Plant Manager regarding problems or issues impacting production.

Work directly with the scheduler to ensure efficient and timely scheduling and production jobs.

·         Verify all information is included and accurate and in compliance with the work order.  Scrutinized and resolves discrepancies.

·         Responsible for verifying production, quality and quantity standards on all production lines.

·         Ensure adequate manning and scheduling for efficient labor utilization to achieve production goals.

·         Works with Maintenance Manager and Plant Manager on the installation of new equipment and newlines.

·         Responsible for adhering to and executing the applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs in order to provide a safe and clean workplace for all employees according to Berry, local, state, and federal requirement-regulations.

·         Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep the production areas accident-free.

Qualifications

Qualifications

·         Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience

·         3 years’ experience in preferably a plastics industry or manufacturing equivalent.

·         3 years previous Production Leadership experience

·         Continuous Improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience and certifications a plus

·         Demonstrated leadership core competencies.

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills.