Production Supervisor - Nights

Amcor•Matthews, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions, transforming the packaging industry and improving lives worldwide. The company focuses on innovative and responsible packaging to benefit customers, people, and the planet, with over 10,000 consumers encountering their products every second. Safety is a core value, and shared values guide their work to elevate customers, shape lives, and protect the future. Amcor champions customers, adapts quickly, and invests in its world-class team, believing that employee growth drives business growth. The Production Supervisor will lead and manage production processes to optimize machine efficiencies, ensure quality products with minimal scrap and conversion costs, and oversee the training and performance of direct reports and the workforce. This role involves consistent reporting to upper management and ensuring adherence to all company policies, corporate and plant procedures, and regulatory standards like ISO 9001. Amcor operates with over 75,000 people across 400+ locations in more than 40 countries, generating $23 billion in annualized sales.

Requirements

Associates degree or equivalent from a 2-year college or technical school
5 years in manufacturing experience
3 years in a supervisory role
Ability to organize and prioritize work activities and to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to make practical decisions without appreciable direction or advance preparation
Ability to communicate ideas to groups or individuals
Ability to use AS400, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes
Ability to use tools and measurement instruments
Ability to develop information tracking systems
Knowledge of business finances and manufacturing costs
Knowledge of extrusion process
Knowledge of national testing standards
Knowledge of and skill in the extrusion and blown film plastic process and associated equipment and machinery
Ability to operate a forklift
Knowledge of and skill in use of computers, Kronos, AS400, and PC
Ability to support a 24/7 site
Ability to communicate effectively with employees from diverse cultural backgrounds with limited English skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence and/or procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
Knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word and Access
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry

Responsibilities

Supervise support of all Company policies - Safety, ISO 9001, company and plant procedures as well as relevant production department responsibilities
Lead production safety initiatives, and promote a safe work environment through planning, observation, and execution
Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements within the department
Ensure that operational checks/verifications are executed timely and consistently
Write and conduct employee evaluations and corrective actions where needed
Supervise that all resin blends, production yield, and scrap rate are at or above goal and respond as needed when not met
Enter data into appropriate systems as a means of recording shift performance
Monitor daily attendance and staffing requirements to meet schedules and maintain hours in Kronos – report to Production Manager on differences, changes, or needs
Observe and where possible, trouble-shoot areas of manufacturing and operations where, safety, quality, or production, are at risk
Ensure that all working documents / paperwork is complete and correct and authorized where differences occur
Ensure department is maintaining good housekeeping, safety, and manufacturing practices
Effectively communicate policies and procedures with a positive attitude
Perform First Responder duties as needed
Report all aspects of production to include; machine status, personnel status, new employee training, training of promoted individuals
Conduct daily pre-shift or other employee meetings/trainings as needed
Perform other duties deemed necessary by Management
Be accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations
Complete responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws
Actively lead risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks
Lead all required meetings (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Town Hall, etc.)
Complete incident investigations, root cause analysis and implement corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner
Ensure the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible
Set goals for their organizational unit; achieve goals and ensure that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals
Motivate and coach employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback
Identify and coordinate additional training as needed

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)