Production Supervisor - 6PM-6AM (Rotating Schedule)

Plascon Inc•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Plascon is a manufacturer of specialty plastic packaging used in the food service, institutional, and pharmaceutical industries. This position is responsible for leading and supervising the hourly production employees in all areas of the facility to drive productivity and quality. Key focus areas include safety, planning and organization, continuous improvement, and the training and development of personnel. This position will spend a majority of shift time on the manufacturing floor.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited two-year college or technical college, or equivalent work experience.
Strong leadership abilities.
Minimum two years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
Fork truck license and/or ability to obtain one.
Ability to lead, communicate and coach a team of employees.
Oral communication - listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
Written communication – writing is clear and concise
Quality management - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; pays attention to minute details; monitors own work to ensure quality
Organizational support - follows policies and procedures; supports organization's goals and values; works with integrity and ethics
Safety and security - observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly and in accordance with the standard operating procedures
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
Ability to draft reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and managers.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions and percentages.
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.
Ability to utilize computer at a basic level for data and inventory entry and for scheduling, time keeping, etc.

Responsibilities

Oversight of all production personnel on the assigned shift and as needed during off hours
Ensure manufacturing areas are organized and clean
Ensure employees are following required GMP’s
Generate a work plan for the various manufacturing areas that results in meeting the required product outputs on time and at planned cost with an acceptable quality level
Generate required work instructions and train personnel
Manage employee call offs to ensure planned production continues
Actively support the employee attendance program
Engage in continuous improvement efforts throughout the facility
Work cooperatively with maintenance personnel to ensure well maintained equipment
Respond to all departmental concerns in a timely manner and communicate issues and resolutions to all affected employees
Keep production management informed on all abnormal or critical situations
Provide training and education to personnel regarding job responsibilities, processes, and equipment
Work with all employees to ensure understanding and compliance of all safety and BRC requirements
Ensure timely and accurate communication to employees
Ensure the on-boarding process is completed with each new manufacturing employee
Complete and deliver employee reviews on time
Conduct employee counseling and disciplinary actions
Conduct a timely and accurate review and approval of employee timesheets
Complete shift crossover with other supervisors
Ensure production data is compiled and accurate
Directly supervises production hourly employees (approximately 9-14 hourly employees assigned to third shift).
Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems in consultation with Human Resources.