Production Supervisor

Mativ • Windsor, CT

17d • $75,600 - $114,000

About The Position

The Production Supervisor supports Mativ’s Sustainability and Adhesives Solutions (SAS) function and is responsible for the overall performance of the production floor during the assigned shift. The role directs production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives, with a focus on improving operational performance. The position is located in Windsor, Connecticut, and reports to the Production Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on leadership ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work cross-functionally with all levels of management.
• Excellent computer skills, including required proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to foster creative change in an established team environment.
• Positive attitude and high energy level.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO 13485.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP.
• LSS Green Belt.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety by following applicable policies and procedures, identifying opportunities to improve safe work practices, and maintaining a safe, clean work environment.
• Direct personnel on the proper use of equipment and resources and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and assess employee performance to support production department results.
• Execute the production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel for regular and overtime work, setting priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and documenting shift-turnover results.
• Coach, counsel, and discipline employees as appropriate; enforce policies and procedures, including employee work schedules in ADP.
• Maintain production quality by understanding requirements, identifying root causes of non-conformances with the team, determining corrective actions, and sustaining those actions.
• Identify and eliminate waste through variance analysis and other waste-identification tools, and implement corrective measures with the team.
• Promote employee engagement by creating, scheduling, conducting, and documenting department meetings that support communication between hourly employees and leadership.
• Review production variances and address issues with the team.
• Compile, initiate, sort, and analyze production performance records and data; answer questions and respond to requests for manufacturing information.
• Assist in defining safety, quality, delivery, cost, scrap, and productivity KPI goals, and update department performance boards.
• Support strong communication within and between shifts.
• Orient, train, and cross-train employees, develop growth opportunities, and conduct 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews and annual performance evaluations.
• Lead or participate in 5S and other continuous-improvement events and maintain cleanliness in work areas.
• Assist with hiring by interviewing candidates and providing recommendations to HR.
• Support equipment operation by submitting maintenance requests and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Ensure weekend shutdown procedures are followed.
• Perform other assignments as requested by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with CDHP, PPO, and EPO plan options.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and additional voluntary life coverage.
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Employee assistance programs available 24/7 to employees and their families.
• Wellness and work-life support.
• Career development and educational assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager