Production Supervisor

Dart Container•Leola, PA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Dart Container is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Leola, PA, with a significant investment in new thermoforming equipment and infrastructure. This expansion will bring four new thermoforming lines with advanced packaging automation and create approximately 85 new positions. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead, develop, and empower employees while driving a safe, efficient, and high-performing production operation. This role involves approximately 75% of time spent on the production floor, working directly with the team, coordinating priorities, solving challenges, and fostering an environment for employee success. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader to make an impact at a growing Dart operation.

Requirements

A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees
Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable and accessible leadership style
Ability to effectively communicate expectations, provide feedback, and hold employees accountable
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple production needs in a fast-paced environment
Ability to train employees on technology, processes, procedures, and standard work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee development
Ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments
Two (2) years of supervisory experience with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
High school diploma or GED
Three (3) years of experience in a production environment
Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to create reports, documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and other written materials
Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate detailed job-related information
Minimum proficiency in the English language necessary to effectively communicate safety, quality, and job-related information

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
SAP experience
Lean manufacturing experience
Experience in paper converting, chemical/plastics processing, packaging, or a similar industrial manufacturing environment
Experience supporting new equipment installation, startup, or production ramp-up

Responsibilities

Lead and develop production employees while driving performance in Safety, Quality, Production, Service, and Efficiency
Spend approximately 75% of your time on the production floor providing hands-on leadership and support
Schedule production priorities, equipment, workstations, and employees to efficiently meet production goals
Coordinate staffing, line assignments, breaks, lunches, and other daily production needs
Monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identify trends, and take action to keep performance on target
Promote a culture of safety, employee engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Ensure employees follow established procedures, standard work, and quality requirements
Audit the production floor, monitor productivity metrics, and address deficiencies as needed
Inspect products and ensure quality control requirements and procedures are followed
Support the startup and ramp-up of new production lines and equipment
Help establish a strong production culture as the new operation grows
Participate in interviewing and selecting new employees
Take an active role in onboarding and ensuring new employees complete required training
Coach, develop, and provide performance feedback to employees
Partner with the Production Manager and other departments to achieve productivity and operational goals
Utilize computer systems to enter production and employee data and generate reports
Promote an environment of employee engagement, participation, and teamwork within and across departments