Production Supervisor

AkzoNobel•Wyomissing, PA

10d•$79,000 - $88,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that production is carried out as effective and efficient as possible, in accordance with quality, HSE and other established procedures and standards. This position will be required to work a rotational shift (A/B) (1st and 2nd shifts).

Requirements

Ability to read, comprehend and follow safety instructions and safety guidelines
Ability to lift and handle containers such as 5 gallon pails up to 75 lbs, 60 lb bags of pigment or maneuvering drums up to 900 lbs
Must have effective interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to multi-task and balance priorities
Dedicated and committed safety leadership and presence
Ability to climb stairs wearing steel-toed footwear
Ability to work in hot and cold environments and inclement weather
Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time
Arm-Hand steadiness- Keeping your arm or hand steady
Near vision- ability to read labels and see details up close
Ability to operate a forklift, following all operating instructions effectively and efficiently
Operation and control- Ability to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively
Mathematics- Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements
Operation Monitoring- Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment
Leadership- ability to lead, direct and guide individuals and teams
Computer skills- ability to use Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel
Minimum 2 years leading/supervising production employees.
Experience in the coating, chemical industry/paints.
Experience with direct reports, to recruit and conduct performance appraisals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to work in a team oriented environment.
SAP experience
Intermediate level computer skills (i.e. spreadsheets, word-processing, email) to prepare statistical reports.
Ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining a timely and cost effective approach.
Good organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures production is carried out according to production planning and ensures production priorities are being followed.
Ensures all site safety rules are strictly followed to that no injuries occur and looks for root cause for all incidents and near misses.
Ensures all process quality checks are being performed in accordance with established procedures.
Accounts for proper allocation of man hours.
Communicates targets and continuously measures and communicates status against these targets.
Monitors the technical state of installations and take appropriate actions to resolve issues together with Maintenance and Engineering department.
Resolves short term quality issues together with Quality department, initiate structural problem solving of quality issues.
Works with the Quality Department to determine new ways to ensure high quality products.
Works with CI and Shift Supervisors to implement (lean) tools to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and reduce waste.
Inputs on CI/ ALPS projects and takes action to support (new) management initiatives.
Investigate Root Cause Analysis utilizing PGR’s.
Coaches Team Leaders for performing their roles, amongst others to lead daily effective team meetings and ensure daily situational problem solving.
Is familiar and complies with all the applicable corporate as well as site and laboratory policies/procedures with regard to personal conduct, HSE and Product Safety & Regulatory Affairs (PSRA) standards.