Operations Supervisor
About The Position
The Production Operations Supervisor manages and coordinates production personnel engaged in packaging beverage products for storage and shipment. The role provides leadership, direction, and facilitation across multiple high-speed production lines. The supervisor directs and coaches operators, manages labor and operating expenses, and coordinates packaging work to meet safety, quality, productivity, and waste-reduction objectives. The position is full-time on day shift in Ottumwa, Iowa, and requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, as well as flexible shifts and overtime according to changing business needs.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing practices, Kaizen, TPM, and/or other continuous improvement methods.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, weekends, and overtime according to changing business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Two or more years of previous people-management experience in a leadership role is preferred.
- Previous experience with SAP is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct and coach production operators in carrying out daily and weekly production schedules across multiple packaging lines.
- Manage operations within labor and operating expense budgets.
- Coordinate beverage packaging to ensure safety, quality, and productivity while minimizing waste.
- Meet site goals for productivity, quality, safety, health, environmental performance, and morale.
- Complete and update required production paperwork and records.
- Ensure assigned-area equipment is in working order and working conditions are safe.
- Review and analyze production records to identify improvement opportunities.
- Recommend long-term solutions, including equipment replacement or refurbishment, procedural changes, productivity improvements, and material changes.
- Drive continuous improvement in the area of responsibility through teamwork and skills and capability development.
- Staff, train, evaluate, and develop the team.
- Foster trust and well-being, prioritize the team, and value employee contributions.
- Set a shared vision with clear goals and accountability, using regular conversations to maximize talent.
- Embrace diverse perspectives and encourage learning from successes and failures.
- Establish a safe environment where team members are motivated, heard, and aligned with clear expectations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off, including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Mileage reimbursement
- Annual performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
