Production Supervisor-ARP

Amcor•Ames, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation of assigned production department in a profitable and efficient manner through proper utilization of assigned manpower, materials, equipment, and space. Responsible for coordinating all activities within his/her scope of control and for setting priorities necessary to accomplish predetermined goals. Supervises hourly employees performing various production operations. Administers all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to direct reports. Responsible for on-the-job training of employees. Instructs new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment. Evaluates employees based on performance set forth in the evaluation guidelines. Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release. Responsible for maintaining labor within assigned department levels. Reassigns labor on idle equipment to eliminate unfavorable labor variance. Observes production operation within area of control to ascertain compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment. Takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation. Reports potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine under the supervisor’s responsibility and summarizes data from shift. The Production Supervisor has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent production of defective product. Directly supervises the production shift. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The Production Supervisor has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent the production defective product and place product on hold if it does not meet the customer/company specification. The Production Supervisor has the responsibility to successfully complete the corporate training program “Leadership for Results.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
three to five years experience in production environment, preferably in plastics production.
Combined experience may be considered.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Strong Computer Skills needed

Nice To Haves

preferably in plastics production

Responsibilities

Supervises hourly employees performing various production operations.
Administers all rules, programs and procedures that pertain to direct reports.
Responsible for on-the-job training of employees.
Instructs new or reassigned employees in the safe and efficient operation of equipment.
Evaluates employees based on performance set forth in the evaluation guidelines.
Recommends candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release.
Responsible for maintaining labor within assigned department levels.
Reassigns labor on idle equipment to eliminate unfavorable labor variance.
Observes production operation within area of control to ascertain compliance with quality, safety, production standards, work rules, and efficient operation of equipment.
Takes corrective action to eliminate any deviation.
Reports potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality of each machine under the supervisor’s responsibility and summarizes data from shift.
Has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent production of defective product.
Directly supervises the production shift.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Has the authority to shut down production equipment to prevent the production defective product and place product on hold if it does not meet the customer/company specification.
Has the responsibility to successfully complete the corporate training program “Leadership for Results.”

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)