Production Supervisor

Description

SUMMARY

Lead Manufacturing department to create and maintain a behavior-based safety culture, produce quality products and maintain and increase plant efficiencies..


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


Responsible for safety of associates and implementing safety procedures established throughout the plant.
Manage, Develop, and motivate direct reporting staff
Monitor, measure, and report on production related process performance, general issues
To ensure good communication is given either verbally or written to all members of staff
Problem solving and troubleshooting skills are used to ensure that all team members can identify root causes and take fast effective action to resolve the problems in hand.
Maintain and enforce housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and safe workplace
Be able to make appropriate decisions involving quality, or scheduling while following the companies organizational structure.
Communicate with the plant superintendent any changes communicated from crews.
Enforce and discipline any associates breaking our companies policies (i.e. attendance, quality, safety, associate conduct).
Maintain and authorize employee time cards on a daily basis
Conduct new employee evaluations at the end of each week within their first month of employment
Responsible for the completion of RGAs
Report and communicate order shortages
Responsible for correctness of production and quality reporting
Duties may vary depending on location


REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS


Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required


Experience
Packaging industry experience preferred
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or training experience


SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES


Strong written and oral communication.
Organization and attention to detail.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Time management.
Systems analysis.
Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
Critical thinking.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.


Physical Requirements:
Sit and stand as needed.
May require walking on a level surface for periods throughout the day.
Reaching above shoulders, below waist and lifting as required to file documents or store materials.
Lifting to 25 lbs.


Work Environment:
Typical office setting
May require you to enter a manufacturing environment that requires proper PPE including safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection.
Manufacturing environment may be loud, hot/cold depending on season


Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.


Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.