Production Supervisor-ARP

Amcor•Blythewood, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube Job Description Role Overview The primary purpose of the production supervisor is to supervise all plant production activities on 2nd shift (6:15pm-7am). Responsible for meeting production schedules and standards, producing product in accordance with applicable customer requirements, and maintaining optimum production at the least possible cost while adhering to all Amcor Rigid Packaging USA Inc. safety requirements. Supervises shift maintenance personnel and regular maintenance staff in the absence of the Plant Maintenance Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of college, prefer bachelor’s degree in business management or acceptable combination of experience and education.
Minimum of three years’ experience in a supervisory position, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
Must be able to communicate quickly and effectively with all members of the shift as well with management, customers and vendors.
Must be capable of managing and training all members of the shift on an on-going basis.
Serve as a change agent by driving and influencing operational change through continuous improvement and team engagement.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Directs the manufacturing and material handling activities on a given shift.
Ensures employees are performing tasks in accordance with safety policies.
Trains and supervises hourly employees in these activities; administers plant rules and procedures; recommends employees and candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, disciplinary action and/or termination.
Effectively manages the work schedule within the department to prevent idle time and provides for the optimal use of personnel, machinery, and material. This includes the proper use of any established work standards and incentive plans.
Maintains standards of quality to meet customer and internal specifications.
Strives for continuous improvement in quality performance through proper training, good communication, effective leadership/supervision, and follow-up with all members of the shift.
Directs and coordinates activities concerned with continuous improvement of all company activities, driving the warehouse toward efficient operations.
Implements and maintains “5S” methodology on the production floor.
Maintains safe working conditions throughout the plant by taking corrective action on unsafe conditions or acts. May serve as a member of the Plant Safety Committee.
Implements all approved safety recommendations, and ensures compliance with established safety standards, including lockout/tagout, hearing conservation, and other programs required by law and/or management.
Conducts pre-shift safety meetings with shift.
Effectively handles employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts in accordance with the guidelines established in the Employee Handbook and in accordance with company policies/procedures.
Maintains employee morale and discipline through fairness and impartiality.
Responsible for monitoring and approving employee hours worked using the Kronos timekeeping system
Responsible for reporting the following information at the end of each shift: Production achieved by department / machine / product Runtime / downtime by department / machine Maintenance, installation and/or test work performed Deviations from acceptable quality standards and product disposition Material receipts and shipments Material problems, outages, and action taken Daily safety check list Personnel problems, absenteeism, time worked
Assists in the review of labor and manufacturing costs as they relate to production. Analyzes, pursues, and recommends methods for reducing these costs. Coordinates the implementation of any approved material or method changes. Responsible for communicating these changes to production personnel and follows-up to insure understanding and proper implementation.
Keeps current on technical developments and changes to appraise or make recommendations to management and supervisors and to instruct and train employees.
Performs other related duties as requested by the Production Manager, Operations Manager, and/or Plant Manager.

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 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)