Production Supervisor

Buckeye Corrugated•Syracuse, NY

67d•Onsite

About The Position

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the day-to-day operations of the production floor. This role involves supervising, developing, and training a team of approximately 20-30 associates. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the efficient movement of product through the plant with a strong focus on quality and timeliness. This is a first shift position, working Monday through Friday from 4:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

Proficient in lean methods
Proficient in Amtech job costing module
Proficient in Amtech RPM module
Strong communication skills and mentoring skills
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
2-5 Years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
Regularly stand, walk, and communicate throughout the manufacturing facility.
Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work safely around moving equipment, forklifts, and production machinery.
Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points, and safety hazards.
Possess close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
Certified forklift operator
Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and operations
Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
Demonstrates aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
Drives results through others
Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable
High school diploma / GED

Responsibilities

Follows and enforces established safety rules, ISO standards policies and procedures at all times
Directs supervision of production staff including recruiting, selecting, training and developing associates through coaching and disciplinary actions
Uses a Customer Driven approach to achieve KPI targets and engage associates in the improvement process (i.e. production quality, output, processes and efficiencies)
Leads work teams focused on continuous improvement in safety, productivity, waste and quality improvement
Maintains timekeeping and personnel records for all direct reports
Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems
Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; assists in troubleshooting machine issues
Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications
Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding press machines that require a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols
Operate forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic