Converting Supervisor- 2nd Shift

INTERSTATE PACKAGING COMPANY•White Bluff, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Converting Supervisor assists in controlling and regulating packaging operations by maintaining standard operating procedures, making prescribed changes and adjustments when necessary, and maintaining daily production rates, yield, quality, and line efficiencies according to customer requirements. The supervisor coordinates and provides direction across shifts to help meet or exceed customer satisfaction and service expectations. The position supervises a shift operation, coordinates staffing and production priorities, monitors performance and quality, and supports employee training and development. It also works with maintenance to address equipment issues and ensures compliance with company policies, facility food safety and quality requirements, SQF standards, and OSHA safety requirements. Duties are not inclusive.

Requirements

Associate degree or related experience.
Two to five years of converting experience.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comprehensive understanding and experience with PCs and Microsoft Word and Excel.
Reading, writing, computer, and math/analytical skills to analyze job-cost data, understand production orders and quote requests, and assess yields.
Ability to read measurements, use ruler calibrations to measure layout sheets, define variation and acceptance criteria, and run testing equipment.
Effective communication and collaboration with departments including sales, pricing, technical, graphics, production, and shipping, including under deadline pressure.
Ability to reason about the source of production problems.
Reliable and predictable attendance.
Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Familiarity with company policies sufficient to advise employees.
Ability to evaluate, assess, and make decisions.
Mobility to interact with departments throughout the building.
Ability to distinguish subtle shades of color accurately to match samples and use a colorimeter; Munsell Color test required.
Excellent reflexes and alertness to react to moving machinery and observe strict safety precautions.
Good organizational skills to maintain records.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the printing industry.
Production supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise shift operations and ensure staffing is appropriate to manage workload with minimal overtime.
Coordinate the production team to produce and prioritize jobs, reorganizing as needed to meet deadline changes and updates.
Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and appraise job results.
Coach and counsel associates while coordinating and enforcing process controls, policies, and procedures.
Communicate regularly with the Department Manager regarding customer service, sales, and customer objectives.
Monitor quality and instruct employees on maintaining quality standards.
Facilitate departmental cross-training and develop a plan for each employee.
Review operating data, investigate deviations from anticipated performance, and initiate corrective action.
Follow and enforce policies and procedures, including initiating disciplinary measures according to company policy.
Work with the Maintenance Manager to identify mechanical problems and maintain equipment.
Orient and train employees and develop personal growth opportunities.
Ensure departmental compliance with SQF and quality initiatives and standards.
Comply with OSHA safety requirements and regulatory, facility food safety, product safety (GMPs), and quality policies and procedures.