Manufacturing Supervisor

Crown Holdings•Hanover, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Crown Holdings, Inc. is a world leader in the metal packaging production process, designing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions. The Hanover, PA plant manufactures 2-piece and 3-piece steel cans for the food industry over 7 shifts, with approximately 85 employees. This position operates on a rotating 12-hour schedule from 5pm to 5am, with potential for mandatory overtime or differing hours. The Manufacturing Supervisor reports directly to the Plant Superintendent and is responsible for leading the manufacturing team to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Requirements

High School Education/GED
5-7 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
At least three years of proven supervisory experience
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
Ability to work independently or with a team
Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms
May be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
May lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Packaging industry experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and workforce throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity, Spoilage and Employee Engagement
Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing “fixes” on machinery and equipment problems
Performs and facilitates “on the job training”, coaching, and performance management of employees as needed or required
Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned