Production Supervisor

The Kraft Group•Boylston, MA

33d•$36 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all production operations of the converting and/or corrugated department as assigned. The Supervisor ensures efficiency, safety, and quality standards are met during the shift, applicable procedures are followed, and that production personnel are trained.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management preferred
4+ years' experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required
Prior experience in a lead or supervisor role preferred
Prior experience as a machine operator preferred
Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Effective problem-solving skills
Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow.
Must be able to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.
Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Management preferred
Prior experience in a lead or supervisor role preferred
Prior experience as a machine operator preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Manufacturing Services, Senior Manager in the day-to-day operation of assigned shifts and departments, ensuring production processes run smoothly and efficiently through proper employee scheduling and machine assignments, training, and quality checks.
Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify areas for improvement. Proactively communicate any machine, facility, or production concerns observed to the plant management team.
Address and resolve any operational issues that arise during the shift, collaborating with management to implement solutions and optimize workflows.
Coordinate with production scheduling to ensure company production goals and customer delivery requirements are met.
Ensure all plant rules and procedures are adhered to and promptly report concerns to the Manufacturing Services, Senior Manager for resolution.
Serve as a back-up operator, operating assigned machines as required to maintain production output and goal attainment
Provide real time coaching on the production floor to drive efficiency, productivity and high-quality manufacturing. Act as a mentor to junior employees.
Maintain a positive working relationship with members of the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill advancement.
Lead basic troubleshooting of machine errors and assist maintenance in complex repairs as required
Special projects and assignments as business dictates
Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.