Kitpacking Supervisor - B Shift

Flower City Group Inc•Rochester, NY

7d•$25 - $32

About The Position

The Kitpacking Supervisor works under the direction of the Kitpacking Manager to ensure jobs are shipped on time and in an orderly manner. The role provides day-to-day direction for kitpacking production, coordinates setup and quality checks, and works with Line Leads to improve efficiency and track job performance. The supervisor also trains employees and temporary workers, supports staffing needs, and maintains a clean, orderly facility. The position is assigned to B Shift, Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with weekend work based on business need. The employee must be willing to train on A Shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Training may last up to three months, depending on learning pace and readiness to transition independently to B Shift.

Requirements

Proven success in a warehouse or fulfillment environment.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Strong background in production or manufacturing scheduling.
Ability to work under pressure with changing deadlines and priorities.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds.
Willingness to train on A Shift for up to three months before transitioning to B Shift.

Nice To Haves

A two-year degree or equivalent from a technical school.
Two years of work experience, or an equivalent of four years in the industry.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction to Line Leads after the production schedule is set.
Review the first-piece sample with Customer Service at the start of each job to verify specifications and assembly requirements, and ensure the sample is present at production startup.
Set up production lines for kitpacking projects and work with Receiving to organize and stage job materials.
Ensure employees on kitpacking lines understand quality requirements.
Coordinate first-piece and in-process quality checks with the Quality team.
Communicate the required hourly output for each project based on quoted hours.
Work with Line Leads to optimize efficiencies, including assembly methods, travel distance, start times, downtime, and manufacturing processes.
Work with Line Leads to complete scorecards and document hours charged to jobs.
Analyze line efficiencies by comparing actual results with estimates.
Facilitate orderly breakdown and put-away after jobs are complete.
Train company employees and temporary workers and communicate their responsibilities for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Flexibility.
Ensure the facility is kept clean and orderly.
Work with the Facility Manager and Human Resources to maintain a supply of candidates as workflow dictates and keep an up-to-date phone contact list.
Assist the Facility Manager with additional tasks as requested.
Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the Manager.