Production Supervisor

Position Objective/Expectation:

This position allocates time on the production floor planning, leading, participating and monitoring the daily activities of the production department, ensuring production personnel is operating efficiently in a safe and clean environment. Monitors and inspects production setups, raw materials and finished product to ensure product specifications are met and all quality measures are followed and/or addressed. Lead by example to meet the company’s expectations and promote unity among entire production department. Clear and concise communications between VP of Operations, Maintenance Department and Workers is the key to our success.

*Machinery referred to throughout this document and in conversation means slitter/rewinders and all peripherals; coring machines; roll processing lines; box packing equipment; labeling machines; tape machines; conveyers (automatic and manual); shrink wrap systems and heat tunnels (both inline and offline); mill roll hoists; air compressors and all peripherals; printing presses and all peripherals and any other equipment, system (electrical, electronic, hydraulic, air, etc.) or devices used to produce a finished product.

Brief Description of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Monitor day to day activities throughout the production area by constant visual observance and providing constructive critique and pointing out areas of improvement and concern with operators and packers. Spending the majority of time in the production area for fast maintenance and minimizing production down time.

· Develop and implement plans for effective support for optimal and effective manufacturing operations and increased production uptime, minimize unplanned downtime and reduce waste.

· Recommend and help implement means to improve plant operation including but not limited to personnel, mechanical, cost reductions, quality enhancements, and safety improvements.

· Schedule production and maintenance staff, for all production, Day, Night and Weekend shifts. Including being on-call for all production situations.

· Monitors and participates in initial and ongoing training for Production Team (operators, packers and maintenance).

· Assist workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and/or raw materials.

· Participate with maintenance department with workers in dismantling, assembling and installing machinery.

· Work with VP of Operations to establish production standards and goals.

· Identify unsafe conditions and unsafe practices and communicate to the VP of Operations to take corrective action.

· Direct maintenance department in a manner consistent with the requirements of company's objectives.

· Follow all documented and accepted company, plant and department policies and procedures with special attention to safety guidelines, practices and the Employee Handbook.

· Backs up the VP of Operations as needed.

· Maintains regular attendance.

Maintains a positive attitude in the workplace while promoting the vision of the company and developing respectful relationships with all employees to ensure a team oriented operation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Knowledge of hardware mechanics, machinery processes, electronics and electrical systems with ability to repair and maintain maximum machine productivity.
• Ability to direct and motivate employees to high integrity and ethical leadership.
• Ability to handle volume and mix of assignments on a daily basis.
• Good interpersonal skills and be a systematic problem solver.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Warehouse supervisor: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location