Production Supervisor, Online Large Format

The Bernard Group•Chanhassen, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bernard Group is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team. This role is responsible for handling various leadership functions, including supervising, mentoring, and coaching employees working in the Bindery production area. The Production Supervisor, with the help of the Production Lead, trains new and existing employees on efficient and effective methods for machine set-up, inventory set-up, and process flow for sorting, cutting, gluing, and other processes associated with binding printed material. This role also oversees the effectiveness of team members, managing variable costs like direct labor and materials, reducing scrap, and minimizing re-work. The Production Supervisor identifies the need for additional resources (human capital or machinery) and creates cost/benefit analyses. This position handles performance reviews, staff development, employee engagement, labor scheduling, and disciplinary actions. The company is 100% employee-owned and focuses on producing high-quality visual merchandising products using sustainable materials.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Minimum 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment
At least 2 years experience in the printing industry in a production leadership capacity
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Technically savvy, being proficient in or ready to learn Gmail, Google Docs, Excel, TBG Systems, various software and hardware.
Able to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work operating equipment.
Able to lift print media and substrate weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, and kneel.
Perform repeated motions with wrists, hands, and gripping.
Operate machinery and/or power tools.
Check color quality of printed materials.
Able to read a ruler to 1/16th of an inch.
Move around the plan area repeatedly throughout the day.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Fiercely loyal to both customers and team.
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 Hour certification a plus

Responsibilities

Supervising, mentoring, and coaching employees in the Bindery production area.
Training new and existing employees on machine set-up, inventory set-up, and process flow for binding printed material.
Managing variable costs such as direct labor and materials utilized.
Reducing scrap and the need for re-work.
Identifying the need for additional resources (human capital or machinery) and creating cost/benefit analyses.
Overseeing Production Leads' efforts in learning new equipment and acting as a subject matter expert for training.
Handling performance reviews, staff development, employee engagement, and scheduling labor.
Addressing necessary disciplinary actions.
Motivating, mentoring, coaching, and training employees for professional development, employee engagement, and the creation of a safe and inclusive environment.
Setting high performance expectations and providing feedback.
Working closely with Production and Assembly Leads and other production leadership to prioritize and direct department work flow.
Supporting a safe environment and driving towards 0 OSHA recordables.
Maintaining high quality standards.
Ensuring assembly and machine throughput quality and integrity through continuous monitoring.
Overseeing the maintenance of appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements.
Monitoring issues and receipts for work orders.
Establishing open lines of communication with the production floor.
Representing corporate policy and communicating it to employees.
Ensuring training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy.
Working toward continuous improvement, monitoring efficiency and productivity, and implementing improvements.
Implementing cost reductions where possible.
Driving improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery.
Interacting with other support departments as required.
Troubleshooting production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
Performing miscellaneous projects and completing various tasks as requested by management.