Production Supervior

AkzoNobel•Wyomissing, PA

2d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1792, AkzoNobel has been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Their world-class portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon, is trusted by customers globally. Active in more than 150 countries, AkzoNobel uses its expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life, believing every surface is an opportunity. The company is dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. The purpose of this Production Supervisor position is to ensure that production is carried out as effectively and efficiently as possible, in accordance with quality, HSE, and other established procedures and standards. This role will require working a rotational shift (A/B) covering both 1st and 2nd shifts.

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
Must have effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady
Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close
Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
High School diploma or equivalent required
Pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen
Ability to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively (Operation and control)
Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements (Mathematics)
Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment (Operation Monitoring)
Ability to lead, direct and guide individuals and teams (Leadership)
Ability to use Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel (Computer skills)
Minimum 2 years leading/supervising production employees
Experience in the coating, chemical industry/paints
Experience with direct reports, to recruit and conduct performance appraisals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to work in a team oriented environment
SAP experience
Intermediate level computer skills (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, email) to prepare statistical reports
Ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining a timely and cost effective approach
Good organizational and analytical skills
Ability to work rotating shifts
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred

Responsibilities

Ensures production is carried out according to production planning and ensures production priorities are being followed.
Ensures all site safety rules are strictly followed to that no injuries occur and looks for root cause for all incidents and near misses.
Ensures all process quality checks are being performed in accordance with established procedures.
Accounts for proper allocation of man hours.
Communicates targets and continuously measures and communicates status against these targets.
Monitors the technical state of installations and take appropriate actions to resolve issues together with Maintenance and Engineering department.
Resolves short term quality issues together with Quality department, initiate structural problem solving of quality issues.
Works with the Quality Department to determine new ways to ensure high quality products.
Works with CI and Shift Supervisors to implement (lean) tools to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce waste.
Inputs on CI/ ALPS projects and takes action to support (new) management initiatives.
Investigate Root Cause Analysis utilizing PGR’s.
Coaches Team Leaders for performing their roles, amongst others to lead daily effective team meetings and ensure daily situational problem solving.
Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.