Production Supervisor, Online Large Format

The Bernard Group Inc•Chanhassen, MN

1d•$64,500 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Bernard Group is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team. This role is responsible for handling various leadership functions, including supervising, mentoring, and coaching employees working in the Bindery production area. The Production Supervisor, with the help of the Production Lead, trains new and existing employees on the most efficient and effective methods of machine set-up, inventory set-up, and process flow for sorting, cutting, gluing, and other processes associated with the binding of printed material. This role is also responsible for the overall effectiveness of their team members, which includes managing variable costs such as direct labor and materials utilized, as well as reducing scrap and the need for re-work. The Production Supervisor identifies the need for additional resources, human capital or machinery, and creates the cost/benefit analysis. This role oversees the Production Leads’ efforts in learning the new equipment, as the subject matter expert, for training purposes. This position handles various functions such as performance reviews, staff development, employee engagement, scheduling labor, and addressing any necessary disciplinary actions as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2-5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years experience in the printing industry in a production leadership capacity.
Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization.
Technically savvy, being proficient in or ready to learn Gmail, Google Docs, Excel, TBG Systems, various software and hardware.
Stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time and perform long hours of work operating equipment.
Able to lift print media and substrate weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, and kneel.
Perform repeated motions with wrists, hands, and gripping.
Operate machinery and/or power tools.
Check color quality of printed materials.
Able to read a ruler to 1/16th of an inch.
Move around the plan area repeatedly throughout the day.
Willing to admit when you make a mistake.
Fiercely loyal to both customers and team.
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 Hour certification a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervising, mentoring, and coaching employees working in the Bindery production area.
Training new and existing employees on machine set-up, inventory set-up, and process flow for sorting, cutting, gluing, and other binding processes.
Managing variable costs such as direct labor and materials utilized.
Reducing scrap and the need for re-work.
Identifying the need for additional resources (human capital or machinery) and creating cost/benefit analyses.
Overseeing Production Leads’ efforts in learning new equipment as the subject matter expert for training purposes.
Conducting performance reviews.
Managing staff development.
Driving employee engagement.
Scheduling labor.
Addressing necessary disciplinary actions.
Motivating, mentoring, coaching, and training employees for professional development, employee engagement, and the creation of a safe and inclusive environment.
Setting high performance expectations and providing feedback, both positive and constructive.
Working closely with Production and Assembly Leads, as well as other production areas’ leadership, in prioritizing and directing department work flow.
Supporting a safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables.
Maintaining high quality standards.
Ensuring assembly and machine throughput quality and integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes.
Overseeing the maintenance of appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements.
Monitoring issues and receipts for work orders.
Establishing open lines of communication with the production floor.
Representing corporate policy and communicating to employees as required.
Ensuring training and skills matrix are in compliance with training policy.
Working toward continuous improvement.
Monitoring efficiency and productivity and implementing improvements.
Implementing cost reductions where possible.
Driving improvements in material flow, including cell design and material delivery.
Interacting with other support departments as required.
Providing cost/benefit analysis for the acquisition of new equipment and ensuring Production Lead is trained on the equipment as the subject matter expert.
Troubleshooting production problems to ensure productivity and quality standards are met.
Performing miscellaneous projects and completing various tasks as requested by management.