Production Supervisor

Huhtamaki•Hammond, IN

About The Position

The Production Supervisor oversees hourly Production shift employees and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams, and champions and participates in company Safety, GMP, and CI efforts. The role directs daily Production activities related to safety, quality, throughput, and maintenance; manages employee performance through training, teamwork, counseling, and progressive discipline; and supports employee development and positive employee/management relationships. The supervisor schedules, plans, and leads improvement teams, activities, and small projects; troubleshoots production problems; manages employee hours, scheduling, and payroll using the UltiPro Payroll System; completes required reports; and communicates effectively with all levels of the Company. Other duties may be assigned. The office work area is climate controlled. The position also requires spending less than 40% of the time in the manufacturing area, which may be hot or cold, dusty, and noisy. Required PPE must be worn in the manufacturing area. The role requires some travel and a standard work schedule for this type of position.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
Ability to implement change within the department.
Ability to motivate department employees to meet and exceed demands.
Ability to close and complete projects in a timely manner.
Self-motivated.
Requires speech, vision, and hearing capabilities, including peripheral vision and color discrimination.
Able to lift or move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
Able to sit, stand, and/or walk for up to 8 hours per day.
Some travel is required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent; a college degree is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
3–5 years’ experience leading and supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly Production shift employees and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams.
Champion and participate in company Safety, GMP, and CI efforts.
Direct daily Production activities, including safety, quality, throughput, and maintenance.
Manage employee performance through training, teamwork, counseling, and progressive discipline.
Schedule, plan, and lead improvement teams, activities, and small projects.
Develop employees and maintain positive employee/management relationships.
Communicate effectively with all levels of the Company.
Troubleshoot production problems.
Manage employee hours, scheduling, and payroll using the UltiPro Payroll System.
Complete required reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.