Production Supervisor

Amcor•New Albany, OH

19d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for operating an assigned production department safely, profitably, and efficiently by properly utilizing manpower, materials, equipment, and space. The role coordinates activities within its area of control and sets priorities to meet established goals. It supervises hourly and temporary employees, provides training, enforces safety and operating procedures, manages staffing and overtime, and monitors production, quality, and equipment performance. The supervisor also supports continuous improvement, communicates process changes, handles employee concerns, and ensures products are safe and meet specifications and applicable requirements.

Requirements

Five years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience supervising more than 10 employees.
Problem-solving and continuous improvement experience.
Experience with a shop floor reporting system.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Operations Management, Business, or Engineering.
Manufacturing experience in the plastic industry.
Experience with MS Office applications; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly and temporary employees performing production operations and administer rules, programs, and procedures applicable to direct reports.
Train employees on the safe and efficient operation of equipment, including new or reassigned employees.
Promote and enforce safety policies and company safety standards in daily operations.
Manage employee schedules and use manpower, machinery, and materials effectively to reduce unfavorable labor variances.
Schedule and control overtime in coordination with plant production needs.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend candidates for hire, promotion, demotion, transfer, or release.
Monitor production operations for compliance with safety, quality, production standards, work rules, and efficient equipment operation; identify deviations and take corrective action.
Report potential production downtime, scrap production, and quality for machines under the supervisor's responsibility, and summarize shift data.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and other applicable prerequisite programs associated with the Food Safety System.
Complete administrative tasks, including weekly payroll reporting and attendance and vacation tracking.
Promote an injury-free culture and continuous improvement.
Address employee concerns, suggestions, questions, and conflicts according to the Employee Handbook and company policies, maintaining morale and discipline fairly and impartially.
Coordinate approved process or procedure changes, communicate them to production personnel, and follow up to ensure understanding and implementation.
Help ensure products are safe and meet specifications, regulations, and statutory requirements.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Flexible time off, starting at 80 paid hours per year for full-time salaried employees.
Company-paid holidays, starting at 8 days per year and varying 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, subject to approval.
Discretionary annual bonus program, with initial eligibility dependent on hire date.
Coaching and development opportunities.
Long-term career opportunities.
Cross-functional collaboration.