Shift Supervisor - Blown Films "B" Team

Printpack•Jackson, TN

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Apply today to be with one of the most innovative and trusted packaging companies in the world! Printpack, an essential and leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Shift Supervisor - Blown Film for 7p-7a 2/3 rotating night shift. This position is located in the Jackson, TN, plant and will report to the Blown Films Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overall leadership and coordination of their shift, ensuring production targets and deadlines are met. The Shift Supervisor will also ensure compliance with the company’s safety and quality policies while meeting key production performance indicators.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Hands-on supervisory experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
Ability to manage change and multiple objectives simultaneously
Ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels of the organization
Computer experience with Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook
Excellent work history and attendance record
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to work any shift as needed

Nice To Haves

Blown or cast extrusion experience preferred
Continuous process experience preferred
Knowledge of a manufacturing ERP system is preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the direct management and enforcement of all OSHA and Printpack environmental, health and safety policies and procedures on his/her shift.
Lead monthly shift safety meetings, coordinating with EHS on the monthly topic to be covered and training materials.
Perform monthly Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO) audits and work with EHS coordinator to ensure 100% monthly safety engagement for associates on his/her shift.
Assures that a clean and safe working environment is maintained at all times.
Investigates and prepares reports on safety incidents - near-misses, hazards identification, and accidents.
Make on-the-spot corrections of intentional or unintentional violations by associates of health and safety rules, initiate and document corrective or disciplinary actions.
Read and understand all assigned policies, operating procedures manual (OPM), and work instructions (WIs) relative to safety.
Responsible for monitoring all aspects of production activities performed during his/her shift, with careful attention to productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
Ensures products are made within customer specifications and inspects finished products to ensure quality.
Works closely with associates to develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to reduce and prevent customer complaints.
Ensures associates operate processes within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
Responsible for creating a positive, engaged, and inclusive work environment, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and developing his/her team to ensure company goals are achieved.
Assures that all individuals within assigned departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and ensures they are properly trained on procedures relating to safety, quality, and process control.
Identifies training and developmental needs of associates and will coach, mentor, and motivate associates to be successful.
Evaluates individual team members’ performance, provides regular feedback, and completes quarterly and annual written performance reviews for all associates.
Identifies and resolves production issues in an efficient and timely manner, and assists in the resolution of production problems.
Communicates daily production goals and expectations to operators on shift, documents, and reports production results required.
Conducts monthly team meetings for communication of safety, quality, and production changes and goals.
Works closely with other production supervisors, lead operators, support groups, and management to ensure consistency across shifts.
Promotes an effective team-oriented environment and foster communication between floor associates and Plant Management to identify safety issues, improvements in working conditions, and methods to increase production and quality.
Manages shift administrative activities, including time/absence reporting, attendance monitoring, vacation planning, time-off requests, and overtime.
Inventory control through cycle counts and management of in-plant material movement.