Packaging Supervisor- Jackson, MS

Cherokee Brick•Macon, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brick Monorail Packaging Supervisor oversees the safe and efficient operation of the brick packaging area. This position supervises Hackers, packaging machine operators, strapping head operators, and the Packaging Forklift Operator. Responsibilities include coordinating workflow, meeting production requirements, maintaining product quality and identification, monitoring equipment, managing employee timekeeping, and enforcing company safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to supervise and coordinate employees in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of or ability to learn hacking, monorail, packaging, strapping, and forklift operations.
Strong attention to detail when verifying product names, spelling, run numbers, cube cards, kiln cars, and finished products.
Ability to identify improperly formed, packaged, strapped, or identified brick cubes.
Ability to coordinate staffing and workflow to meet production requirements.
Ability to identify equipment problems, unsafe conditions, and improper work practices.
Ability to train, coach, and provide clear direction to employees.
Ability to manage employee timekeeping records in WorkEasy.
Ability to communicate effectively with employees, Maintenance, the Superintendent, and management.
Must successfully complete required forklift training and evaluation and maintain company authorization.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous manufacturing, production, packaging, or industrial experience preferred.
Previous brick-manufacturing and supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Previous forklift experience preferred.
Basic computer skills and ability to use company timekeeping and production systems.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct packaging area employees, including Hackers, packaging machine operators, strapping head operators, and the Packaging Forklift Operator.
Coordinate staffing and workflow to meet daily production requirements.
Monitor production and address staffing, equipment, quality, or workflow issues.
Ensure Hackers properly remove brick from kiln cars and place brick into monorail bins according to established procedures.
Ensure kiln cars, brick products, production runs, and finished cubes are properly identified.
Supervise packaging and strapping operations and ensure equipment is operated safely and correctly.
Inspect finished brick cubes for proper formation, stability, strapping, product identification, cube cards, brick names, and run numbers.
Supervise forklift operations and ensure proper movement and placement of brick cubes and materials.
Operate a forklift as needed.
Inspect monorail, packaging, strapping, and related equipment and report equipment problems or needed repairs.
Perform or ensure completion of required equipment inspections, greasing, and routine maintenance checks.
Train and coach employees on job duties, equipment operation, product identification, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Monitor employee productivity, attendance, work quality, and performance.
Review employee time in WorkEasy daily and coordinate necessary corrections.
Maintain clean and organized work areas, walkways, platforms, and equipment areas.
Communicate production, equipment, quality, safety, and employee concerns to the Superintendent.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow and enforce all company safety policies, procedures, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
Ensure employees properly use required PPE and follow established safety and operating procedures.
Ensure employees are properly acclimated to heat and hot brick before performing full production duties.
Ensure employees remain hydrated and follow required heat-safety procedures and breaks.
Monitor employees for signs of heat-related concerns and take appropriate action.
Inspect spot coolers and other heat-control equipment and report problems.
Inspect equipment and work areas for unsafe conditions and ensure guards, emergency stops, and other safety devices remain operational.
Never bypass, disable, or interfere with safety devices.
Ensure Lockout/Tagout procedures are followed when applicable.
Follow company powered industrial truck procedures and supervise safe forklift operation.
Immediately address or report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, incidents, injuries, property damage, and near misses.
Participate in required safety meetings, inspections, and training.