Production Supervisor, Reco

SCHUTZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC GROUP•St. Joseph, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SCHÜTZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS is a global packaging container company with 15 production locations across the country and more than 1,300 employees. Its St. Joseph, Missouri plant produces next-generation packaging solutions, with an emphasis on quality, flexibility, and innovation. The Production Supervisor oversees production staff and operations, sets and communicates goals, assigns work, and monitors production orders, attendance, quality, inventory, and safety. The role also supports employee onboarding and training, addresses machine issues, promotes a positive work environment, and ensures compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of related supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
General knowledge of assembly-line manufacturing.
Basic computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and email.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree.
SAP knowledge.
Machine maintenance and processing knowledge.
Bilingual Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Set and clearly communicate goals and objectives for production staff.
Create and delegate work schedules and tasks.
Ensure production orders are accurate.
Monitor time and attendance.
Document, record, and report matters related to employees and production.
Respond promptly to machine downtime and other maintenance or machinery issues, and create work orders.
Review and understand the bill of materials (BOM) before production; perform first-piece and last-piece checks on every order to ensure products meet SCS specifications.
Reduce scrap.
Communicate and ensure compliance with directives from the Production Manager, Plant Manager, and company.
Onboard and train new hires and temporary employees.
Provide daily assistance, training, and support to production employees and temporary employees.
Create a positive, motivating work environment and retain high-performing employees.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and SCS policies; promptly report violations to management and issue disciplinary actions fairly and consistently.
Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of products and orders.
Oversee plant safety and ensure employees follow safe work practices and use PPE at all times.
Maintain plant cleanliness and ensure items and tools are returned to their proper places to prepare the plant for the next shift.
Monitor the quality of incoming and outgoing materials.
Control inventory.