Assistant Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Description

The Assistant Production Supervisor directs the workflow of the manufacturing team to ensure that production processes are completed timely and with the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a thorough knowledge of manufacturing best practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to drive productivity and efficiency in a safe environment. The Production supervisor must be prepared to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced manufacturing environment while coaching his/her team to success. The Production Supervisor is expected to always represent Premier Packaging with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. 

Responsibilities:

• Manages, directs, and coordinates daily production efforts of up to 30 employees to meet manufacturing deliverables to maximize productivity and minimize cost, while maintaining quality and safety.
• Maintains quality by monitoring equipment operation; completing preventive maintenance; troubleshooting failures; and calling for repairs.
• Partner with the Department Heads and Scheduler to control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure schedule conformance.
• Perform quality control checks for all jobs running.
• Manage the employee performance cycle, including interviewing candidates, training, and developing team members, recommending advancement and promotions, coaching, and employment discharge.
• Review production progress throughout the shift to measure against daily goals.
• Facilitate safety throughout Manufacturing and identify proactive plans to prevent accidents. 
• Learn to read job tickets and work instructions.
• Partner with the other Supervisors to understand and act on equipment & production needs at the start of the shift.
• Maintain the shop floor and ensure that it is organized, uncluttered, safe, and in clean condition throughout the shift.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to be on your feet for the duration of an 8 hour shift from 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic math skills and problem-solving.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Follows all safety procedures when operating all manufacturing equipment or when handling chemicals.
• Conducts all activities safely and efficiently.
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Skills & Abilities:

• Organizational and time management skills. Must be able to perform multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment with the ability to maintain composure in stressful situations.
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to change.
• Able to work well in a team environment.
• Attentive, teachable, and dependable
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new tasks and accept new responsibilities.
• Must be able to accept work instructions daily.

Experience:

• 1 years of leadership. 
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extensive work experience in lieu of a degree will also be considered.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong history and experience using organization, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

About Premier Packaging

For over 25 years Premier has been a market leader in providing Innovative and Secure Solutions for Printing and Packaging. Premier is the Packaging, Security, and Commercial Printing division of DSS, Inc. With operations based in West Henrietta, NY, our client list includes customers in the medical device, consumer goods, photo marketing, and food industries. 

We differentiate ourselves by being a full-service, end-to-end solution provider that is large enough to be a complete resource to even our largest clients but remains nimble enough to react to ever-changing market and customer demands when necessary.
 

DSS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We value diversity and inclusion and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities, to apply for our positions. 

Salary : $25 - $29