Supv - Manufacturing -Mfg

RR Donnelley•Durham, NC

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor motivates, coaches, and leads manufacturing associates while overseeing production operations. The role supports department goals and performance, maintains production efficiency and documentation, and ensures company policies and guidelines are followed. It works with management on performance reviews and goals, provides input on salary increases, recognizes strong performance, and develops team leaders to support shift operations. The supervisor reviews production performance and recommends improvements, coordinates company and temporary labor to meet production needs, manages associate relations and hiring activities, and trains employees on proper work techniques. The role also promotes diversity and compliance initiatives, prioritizes workplace safety, investigates and documents incidents, and verifies that equipment is safe to operate. Additional duties include reconciling payroll hours, tracking attendance, implementing process improvements, and optimizing production schedules and staffing in response to material availability, production needs, and shipping deadlines. The position may require coverage across other shifts, extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays. It is performed in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne dust, paper particles, industrial lift trucks, and potentially elevated noise levels. Physical activities include carrying and lifting up to 17 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds, and standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, squatting, and kneeling.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems.
Ability to seek cooperation, persuade, and influence associates and peers.
Ability to lead effectively and establish and maintain high-performing work groups.
Solution-oriented and analytical approach to production and staffing forecasts, data analysis, goal setting, cost containment, and interpreting reporting results.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance programs and safety practices.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Flexibility to work other shift schedules as required for coverage.
Ability to carry and lift up to 17 pounds; push and pull up to 40 pounds; and twist, stand, walk, reach, grip, grasp, squat, and kneel during the shift.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Two to four years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Bilingual ability, if needed at the location.

Responsibilities

Help develop and achieve department goals, metrics, objectives, and performance standards.
Partner with the manager on performance management, including establishing annual goals and completing formal performance evaluations within company timeframes.
Provide salary-increase input to leaders and use recognition tools to reward outstanding associates.
Build and maintain relationships with associates and internal and external customers.
Develop team leaders and ensure they can delegate work assignments effectively to meet shift needs.
Motivate associates to meet or exceed production goals and maintain team engagement through ethical leadership.
Review shift production performance and recommend improvements, including reducing shortages.
Coordinate company and temporary labor resources daily to ensure adequate staffing for production needs.
Manage associate relations matters, including progressive discipline and terminations when appropriate, in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Administer company policies consistently and fairly to support retention and positive associate relations.
Interview candidates and recommend or make hiring decisions for manufacturing personnel.
Train associates in proper work techniques to improve proficiency.
Promote, educate, and participate in location diversity programs, build a diverse workforce, and support compliance initiatives.
Ensure safety is a primary focus and that work is performed safely and appropriately.
Complete and document accident and incident investigations.
Ensure equipment has appropriate safety devices and is safe to operate.
Reconcile payroll hours and track attendance.
Implement change management and process improvement activities.
Optimize production schedules by evaluating job sequencing and workload balance against material and shipping deadlines.
Adjust work assignments in response to material arrivals, production declines, and shipping needs.
Coordinate staffing-agency headcount to support production volume.
Communicate pertinent information to leaders and internal clients, other departments, team members, and external vendors as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior plant leadership.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Disability insurance
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Voluntary supplemental insurance coverage
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Employer and partner discounts
Depending on the role, compensation may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and/or stand-by pay.