Production Supervisor

Edge Plastics • Mansfield, OH

5d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Operations Manager the Production Supervisor will oversee and manage production shift employees, indirect supporting personnel, and operational efficiencies of that shift to ensure operational excellence. The position is also responsible for compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in technical related discipline preferred but not required OR equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years proven manufacturing experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years PROVEN supervisory/ leadership experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Above average Microsoft Office and computer aptitude
• Stand, bend, stretch, walk for hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift between 37 and 50 lbs at a time and must be able to lift finished products overhead.
• Read and comprehend written instructions and ensure instructions are met and achieved upon review of completed product.
• Must be able to properly record quality related concerns as they arise.
• Ability to be able to visually inspect finished product; view stress fractures, bubbles, color accuracy and other quality metrics to ensure production and client metrics are met.
• Ability to communicate in professional tone and manner in both verbal and written means.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collaborative team setting.
• Ability to multi-task with a high sense of urgency
• Work twelve (12) hour shifts on a 36 hour rotational basis which includes Saturdays, holidays, and overtime on designated weeks.
• Shifts run 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am.
• Shift availability for this position to be determined.

Responsibilities

• Supports the leadership team in ensuring the daily workflow and assignments are fully executed as per quality and production expectations.
• Oversees and manages production for startups/shutdowns.
• Responsible for overseeing palletization system during shift to ensure operational excellence.
• Takes immediate action in resolving any concerns.
• Maintains hands on working knowledge or process and equipment.
• Ensures products are identified, labeled, packaged and warehoused correctly to support inventory, quality and client requirements.
• Collaborates with supporting departments (Scheduling, Mold Processing, Maintenance, HR) on operational or personnel matters to ensure open communication and proper protocol/best practices are followed.
• Provides constructive and timely performance feedback, addressing disciplinary issues in a timely manager, answers questions, coaches/mentors and assists packers/press operators on daily tasks.
• Escalates concerns to upper leadership for prompt resolution.
• Prepares daily work rotations for shift to ensure efficient and profitable productivity.
• Partners with Human Resources on personnel concerns.
• Responsible for professional development of Assistant Production Shift Supervisor.
• Assists the management team in analyzing performance improvement opportunities and leads the team in opportunities for improvement.
• Perform all duties as directed/assigned by, Plant Manager or Human Resource leadership.
• Ensures compliance with all safety rules, OSHA guidelines, GMP and PEE guidelines as well as any departmental/line specific work instructions and protocol.
• Immediately escalates concerns to Plant Manager, Maintenance Manager and other supporting departments.
• Comply with The Employee Handbook and all other Edge Plastics policies and protocols.

Benefits

• ENJOY A WORK LIFE BALANCE with EDGE PLASTICS.
• Edge Plastics Inc. is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities .
• Edge Plastics Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding disability discrimination and workplace accommodations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree