Manufacturing Supervisor

Lakeside Book Company • Crawfordsville, IN

28d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books. Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it. Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple: Keep the world reading.

Work Hours: We have two available shifts (4 days on/4 days off 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, and Monday - Friday 11:00 pm - 7:00 am)
Location: We have 2 locations in Crawfordsville: North Plant at 1009 Sloan Street; South Plant at 600 State Road 32 West.
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Requirements

• 5 + years of demonstrated leadership experience required, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Continuous Improvement experience
• Effective communication, coaching and interpersonal skills required
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with customers and crews to effectively build relationships
• Participate in resolving issues, ensure satisfaction and work across boundaries with a holistic approach
• Demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills
• Flexible, proactive, self-starter with proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment.

Nice To Haves

• preference will be given to candidates who agree to participate in cross-training. This includes achieving qualified status within the position and assuming responsibility as a backup for lateral and progressive roles, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership to the department
• Work on setting daily crewing assignments and resolving crewing issues
• Focus on safety through behavior based observations and actions
• Monitor quality through the shift
• Set clear performance expectations and the beginning and through the duration of the shift
• Conduct process checks every 2 hours at each line of responsibility
• Assist the crews on maximizing efficiency and productivity through the shift
• Provide trouble shooting and decision making skills to assist operators and crews to overcome performance inhibitors
• Work with department Manager to identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Participate in Continuous Improvement related projects

Benefits

• Safety is a core value, and we take pride in being recognized as a VPP Star Site (Voluntary Protection Program through IOSHA).
• Enjoy fun events like BBQs, pizza parties, and Family Day.
• We recognize achievements through service anniversaries, retirements, and apprenticeship graduations.
• Opportunities are available to join committees focused on Wellness, the Inclusion Council, and the Lakeside Club.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed