Production Supervisor-ARP

Amcor•Blythewood, SC

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees plant production activities on the first shift, scheduled from 6:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The role is responsible for meeting production schedules and standards, producing products according to applicable customer requirements, and maintaining efficient production at the lowest possible cost while following Amcor Rigid Packaging USA Inc. safety requirements. The supervisor also oversees shift maintenance personnel and regular maintenance staff when the Plant Maintenance Manager is absent. The supervisor directs manufacturing and material handling, trains and supervises hourly employees, manages staffing and schedules, maintains quality standards, and drives continuous improvement across production and warehouse operations. The role promotes a safe work environment, conducts pre-shift safety meetings, addresses employee concerns, monitors timekeeping, reports shift results and issues, and supports cost reduction and implementation of approved material or process changes. The supervisor keeps current on technical developments and performs other related duties as requested by the Production Manager, Operations Manager, and/or Plant Manager.

Requirements

At least two years of college; a bachelor's degree in business management is preferred, or an acceptable combination of experience and education.
At least three years of supervisory experience, preferably in plastics manufacturing.
Ability to communicate quickly and effectively with shift members, management, customers, and vendors.
Ability to manage and train all shift members on an ongoing basis.
Ability to drive and influence operational change through continuous improvement and team engagement.

Nice To Haves

Green Belt certification.
Bachelor's degree in business management.
Supervisory experience in plastics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Direct manufacturing and material-handling activities during the assigned shift.
Ensure employees perform tasks in accordance with safety policies and train and supervise hourly employees.
Administer plant rules and procedures and recommend personnel actions, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, discipline, or termination.
Manage department work schedules to reduce idle time and optimize personnel, machinery, and material use, including applying established work standards and incentive plans.
Maintain quality standards that meet customer and internal specifications, and pursue continuous improvement through training, communication, leadership, supervision, and follow-up.
Direct and coordinate continuous improvement activities and promote efficient warehouse operations.
Implement and maintain 5S methodology on the production floor.
Maintain safe working conditions, correct unsafe conditions or acts, implement approved safety recommendations, and ensure compliance with safety programs and standards, including lockout/tagout and hearing conservation.
Conduct pre-shift safety meetings.
Handle employee complaints, suggestions, questions, and conflicts according to the Employee Handbook and company policies and procedures; support morale and discipline fairly and impartially.
Monitor and approve employee hours using the Kronos timekeeping system.
Report end-of-shift production, runtime and downtime, maintenance and test work, quality deviations and product disposition, material receipts and shipments, material problems and actions taken, safety checklist results, and personnel matters including absenteeism and time worked.
Assist with reviewing labor and manufacturing costs and analyze and recommend cost-reduction methods.
Coordinate approved material or method changes, communicate them to production personnel, and follow up to ensure understanding and proper implementation.
Keep current on technical developments and changes, make recommendations to management and supervisors, and instruct and train employees.
Perform 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 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.