Production Supervisor, Night Shift

Unilever•Independence, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, Night Shift - Packaging is responsible for driving current and future manufacturing performance in the areas of Safety, Productivity, Cost, Quality, Delivery and Morale with a Continuous Improvement framework. This includes managing the shift crew and manufacturing activities as well as working individually and on teams to identify areas of opportunity to cause beneficial change. You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters — for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2-3 years of experience leading a team in manufacturing environment and operating across different shifts.

Nice To Haves

B.A. degree
Continuous Improvement experience (WCM/TPM/LEAN)

Responsibilities

Managing manufacturing activities during the designated shift by leading and motivating shift employees in all areas including safety, efficiency, loss management, quality, and continuous improvement.
Meeting legislative requirements, providing instruction in regard to safety procedures and supporting plant SHEQ initiatives as required (GMP, Hygiene, 5S, etc..).
Accountable for the productivity of the site during supervisory shifts. This requires contacting appropriate resources for issue resolution, providing alternative duties in the event of breakdown or material shortage.
Monitoring general performance and behavior of employees and adjusting crewing or call in replacements as necessary. This requires interfacing with Facilities Support, Material Planning, Quality Support, Warehouse and other department supervisors to ensure efficient operation to meet plant goals.
Utilizing Kronos Timekeeping System to maintain weekly record of hours worked, along with explanation of overtime hours worked and ensure hours worked, vacation, personal hours, absences, etc. are correctly documented so employees are paid accurately.
Participating in the development of the annual site manufacturing budget and controlling fixed and variable cost expenditures.