Production Supervisor

Serioplast•Saint Louis, MO

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Serioplast, a Global Leader in Rigid Plastic Packaging, is Looking for a Production Supervisor for the plants in St. Louis, Missouri! Are you a dynamic shift leader looking for an exciting opportunity to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment? Join us and take your career to new heights!

Requirements

Good knowledge of plastic molding technologies (SBM and/or ISBM)
Good applied knowledge of mechanics, pneumatics, hydraulics, electrical and/or electronic systems
Good applied knowledge of measuring instruments and techniques
Good applied knowledge of WCM standards
Good knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment rules and practices
Minimum 3 years experience as a shift leader in a manufacturing company preferably in the FMCG sector

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate and support Machine and Packing Operators, managing priorities, eliminating bottlenecks, and training production staff on correct executions of their tasks
Participate in technical operations (e.g. color changes, mold changes; blade, equipment, and line cleaning; assisting inline set-up), perform small repairs and ordinary maintenance
Make immediate decisions on urgent production line issues (stoppage, technical interventions, etc.) prioritizing staff safety, product quality, and production continuity
Give clearance to start production at machine start-up and after changeovers or major maintenance in collaboration with the Quality Manager
Ensure immediate and accurate communication to interested departments on relevant production issues, timely reporting breakdowns and failures
Ensure the correct execution of the quality control plan in production and perform random product controls (e.g. visual controls, weight verifications, etc.)
Collaborate to investigate causes and implement corrective actions (specific quality controls, sorting activities, processing of defective bottles in the warehouse, etc.)