Production Supervisor Corrugator
About The Position
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of the corrugator department. The role communicates performance expectations and ensures production targets and metrics are met, production demands are achieved, machine productivity and quality are supervised, and team members are supervised, coached, and mentored. The position manages day-to-day shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, coordinates production activities across departments, and monitors production to reduce waste and meet production and shipping schedules. It also oversees production data and reporting, staffing and employee development, and maintenance troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. The role is based at the NJ Dayton Container location and is listed as first shift, with flexibility to work multiple shifts.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Corrugator experience.
- At least 3 years of packaging converting supervisory experience.
- Experience working in a Lean environment.
- Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
- Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
- Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
- Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
- Ability to coach and train employees.
- Ability to troubleshoot process problems and maintenance issues as an on-shift resource.
- Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
- Ability to be a self-directed team player.
- Flexibility to work multiple shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day shift operations with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
- Serve as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failures or production issues.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives, enforce control procedures, and recommend improvements to the Production Manager.
- Coordinate production activities with other departments to accomplish production goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
- Accurately input production data into the system to measure and monitor KPIs related to efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
- Provide recommendations to improve facility safety, environmental conditions, and health.
- Produce daily shift production reports and review whether daily goals were met.
- Control load factors and workflow to maximize available capacity and effectively use labor, tools, and equipment.
- Manage and coach employees, conduct performance reviews, and enforce disciplinary actions.
- Recruit, select, orient, and train employees, and develop individual growth opportunities.
- Direct maintenance employees in troubleshooting mechanical problems and performing preventative maintenance.
- Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to be safety-conscious.
- Ensure plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments daily.
Benefits
- Short-term bonus incentive
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local law
- 15 days of paid vacation
- 11 days of paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
