Production Supervisor 3rd Shift - Indiana

NPX ONE•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for safely managing the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim, Extrusion, and Lamination operations. This includes the manufacture, production control, and inventory management of all packaging and finished goods, ensuring a consistent quality, cost-efficient product compatible with marketing requirements. The role requires adherence to specific schedule requirements of 11:00 pm - 7:00 am, Sunday night through Friday morning.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Must have the ability to understand verbal and written basic English vocabulary.
Proficient mathematical skills.
Ability to systematically work through problems, can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team.
Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.
Willing and able to become First Aid Certified.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Associates Degree or higher in Business Management or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains safe working conditions and practices in the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim and Lamination Departments.
Reviews attendance (timecards and calendars) in the UltiPro system.
Counsels and coaches associates based on work performance and attendance guidelines.
Completes performance reviews.
Establishes a good labor relations climate within the departments by adequately answering employee complaints, suggestions, and questions.
Recommends changes in existing personnel policies or new policies as needed to aid in maintaining morale and discipline in all areas.
Trains and instructs Production Technicians and assists them in overcoming problems encountered on their jobs, and evaluates their performance as required.
Maintains a work force sufficient to meet the production requirements of the division and plans additional reductions to this work force far enough in advance to minimize personnel procurement difficulties.
Ensures all plant policies and procedures are properly followed in the department.
Assists technicians and other supervisors in diagnosing operating difficulties and refers problems beyond the control of the department to Engineering, Maintenance, or Quality Control, as applicable.
Originates and assigns projects as necessary to the technicians and consults with the Plant Superintendent regarding the progress and effectiveness of these projects.
Consults with the Process Engineering and/or Plant Engineering Departments regarding projects beyond the scope of the supervisor and aids in carrying out such projects.
Establishes department goals and directs activities within all areas to insure the attainment of these goals.
Directs the department’s operations in such a manner as to attain manufacturing cost standards.
Establishes work plans to insure maximum productivity at minimum manufacturing costs.
Responsible for coordinating effective scheduling of departments operations to provide the optimum balance of finished goods inventory and sales demands.
Directs programs to ensure that the established quality standards are attained in the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim and Lamination departments.
Responsible for accurate and prompt production reporting of product output and material used.
Performs general responsibilities of NPX ONE management positions.
Establishes effective lines of communication with manager and leadership from other departments.
Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.