Bindery and Die Cutting Supervisor (2:45pm - 1:15am, Mon - Thurs)

The Imagine Group • Shakopee, MN

89d • $65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Responsible for first-line direction of non-exempt employees involved in print production bindery, digital finishing and die cutting operations. Monitors productivity and performance standards, plans and directs workflow and project assignments. Oversees production volume to ensure service standards are met. Conducts hiring, training, and evaluation of staff. Responsible for team’s adherence to employment policies. Works with the Converting Manager to develop policies, procedures and the business work plans for the team.

Requirements

• 10 + years industry experience.
• 5+ years supervising hourly workforce.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Converting / Finishing equipment and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Actively support continues improvement initiatives including implementation of 5S and LEAN techniques to improve throughput and cleanliness.
• Assist with deploying the IMAGINE Way training program within Converting.
• Lead by example by being present on the floor during shift change.
• Monitor production and employee crossover activities.
• Ensure employees are at their workstations to minimize equipment downtime.
• Audit SOP compliance while making rounds throughout the Department.
• Ensure employees are trained and evaluated on safety procedures and policies.
• Emphasize the importance of maintaining and operating equipment safely and keeping work areas clean.
• Respond to and report on injuries, investigate root cause and recommend preventative corrective action.
• Track and control department expenditures and labor costs to ensure compliance with department budgets.
• Act as the 'culture carrier' for the business through active leadership, engagement, and accountability.
• Monitor output, cycle times, and quality indicators.
• Work with other department managers such as QA, Scheduling, planning, etc. to resolve difficult or recurring production problems.
• Regularly monitor department equipment for defects and make requests for maintenance and repairs.
• Follow-up with maintenance staff to ensure timely resolution of requests.
• Request repairs from outside services as needed.
• Monitor production schedules and assign tasks to staff ensuring customer commitments are being met.
• Promotes a positive work environment, sound training programs, and adherence to ISO work instructions and procedures.
• Identify employees’ skills and develop them by coaching them regularly.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance reviews.
• Assign jobs to machines that are best suited to the job.
• Perform spot checks during production runs and provide instructions if technical problems occur.
• Perform various jobs within the department when emergencies or overload conditions develop.
• Coordinate department’s operations with other supporting departments to ensure that conformity to quality standards is maintained and that workflows without costly delays.
• Recommend required overtime to meet established deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental insurance coverages
• Tuition assistance
• Caregiver leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employer/partner discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees