Production Supervisor (Nights)

Amcor•Manchester, IA

About The Position

The Production Supervisor leads and motivates the production team, monitors day-to-day production activities, and directly supervises hourly employees. The role plans and controls production performance against operating targets based on machine and manpower capabilities and projected business needs. It ensures production efficiency, safety compliance, and product quality, as well as adherence to customer quality and production standards. The supervisor also leads and participates in plant safety, housekeeping, 5S, and lean manufacturing programs, and ensures required paperwork, schedules, work orders, logs, and reports are completed. This is a 12-hour night shift position, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The supervisor works with the Production Manager, maintenance, and technical teams on new equipment and production-line installations, and executes applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs to maintain a safe and clean workplace.

Requirements

At least 3 years of production floor supervision experience.
Strong desire to train, coach, and develop others to improve performance.
Experience in the blown film industry.
Industrial safety training experience.
Strong problem-solving skills; results-driven and effective decision-making ability.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently on own initiatives.
Ability to work any shift as needed.
Experience using Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate accurately and professionally with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree or equivalent and applicable work-related experience; a four-year degree is preferred.
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other relevant continuous improvement methods and tools.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, execute, and lead the assigned production area.
Plan and execute work to meet safety, quality, delivery, production, cost, and communication objectives.
Meet production schedules within budgeted allocations.
Ensure crew members receive appropriate on-the-job training and development.
Address mechanical, operational, and technical downtime issues within the department.
Train, motivate, and mentor employees, including conducting training for new and existing employees.
Supervise day-to-day operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
Maintain and improve production throughput and work with the Production Manager to maintain direct labor cost.
Support on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure company policies, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Policies (GMPs) are implemented, understood, and followed.
Maintain a positive working environment for employees.
Maintain required logs and reporting documentation and follow safety procedures and company safety policies.
Work with maintenance, the Production Manager, and Berry Technical Teams on installation of new equipment and production lines.
Execute applicable Environmental Health & Safety programs and ensure workplace safety and health standards are met.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year; number may vary by location.
Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
Paid parental leave.
Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
Tuition reimbursement, dependent upon approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program; initial eligibility depends on hire date.