Production Supervisor

ARDAGH GROUP•Olive Branch, MS

20d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads, develops, and engages production employees to accomplish crew and plant objectives. This role supervises and coordinates production activities to meet or exceed operating goals for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), spoilage, safety, continuous improvement, cost reduction, and quality. The supervisor is accountable for results across all aspects of the crew operation, including mechanical troubleshooting, and is responsible for approximately 25 hourly associates per shift. The operation runs 24/7, and the supervisor must be willing to work second shift when joining Ardagh Group. The position involves coordinating production and processing activities, ensuring compliance with safety, sanitation, quality, and production standards, and supporting safe equipment operation. The supervisor plans schedules, assignments, and production sequences; reviews charts, work orders, and maintenance and production schedules; inspects materials, products, and equipment; and works with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations. The role also includes addressing employee concerns with management guidance and enforcing applicable company policies and procedures. Success in the role requires production and processing knowledge, mechanical troubleshooting ability, effective decision-making in a high-speed environment, and administrative and management skills related to resource allocation, employee relations, and leadership. Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, are required. A minimum two-year vocational or technical certification is specified. Ardagh Metal Packaging is a supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans and operates 23 production facilities with more than 6,000 employees. It is part of Ardagh Group, a global supplier of metal and glass packaging with approximately 20,000 employees and operations across the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Requirements

Minimum two-year vocational or technical certification.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of raw materials, production, equipment, processes, quality control, and techniques for effective manufacturing and distribution.
Ability to work in a high-speed environment and process information to make sound decisions.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Willingness to take charge, offer direction and opinions, and accept feedback.
Honesty and ethical conduct in business dealings; reliability, responsibility, and personal accountability for results.
Ability to build team spirit and a positive work environment while holding associates accountable.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Mechanical troubleshooting and process skills.
Willingness to work second shift in a 24/7 operation.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and engage production employees to accomplish crew and plant objectives.
Supervise and coordinate production employees to meet or exceed operating goals for OEE, spoilage, safety, continuous improvements, cost reduction, and quality.
Take responsibility for results across all aspects of the crew operation, including mechanical troubleshooting.
Oversee approximately 25 hourly associates per shift.
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
Supervise and coordinate associates engaged in can-end production and processing.
Read and analyze charts, work orders, and maintenance and production schedules to meet customer requirements.
Coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation with other supervisors and managers.
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.
Inspect materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions and determine appropriate problem-solving actions.
Ensure safe operation of equipment and train associates as necessary.
Ensure associates adhere to production and processing standards.
Work with management to resolve employee complaints and enforce applicable company procedures and policies.
Ensure production quality and maintenance systems are in working order.