Shift Supervisor

Novolex Corporate•Reno, NV

19d•Onsite

About The Position

While working in a safe, effective manner, always keeping quality in mind, working in a cooperative team environment to feed, remove and package Burrows Paper Corporation products. Supervise and ensure compliance with all safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost reduction goals for all shift employees, as well as other aspects of their job. Ensure that all employees are properly trained and equipped to perform their jobs to achieve and exceed Company goals and objectives.

Requirements

H.S. diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have at least 2-year experience in Manufacturing
Computer skills: MS Office: Outlook, Word and Excel
Ability to multitask and manage high workflow
Able to lift 50 lbs
Must be able to motivate, coach, and train new employees
Works well independently or in a team environment
Works well with little or no supervision
Ability to provide constructive feedback to trainees and management staff
Must possess basic math and computer skills
Must possess the ability to solve problems
Must be capable of working in extreme weather conditions (hot and cold temperatures)
Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
Must have basic trouble shooting abilities
Must have excellent communication skills
Must be able to read and comprehend English
You should be proficient in: Leadership / People Management
Lean Manufacturing Principles

Responsibilities

Understand, administer, and enforce all corporate and plant safety and compliance rules to employees under direct supervision
Utilize lockout/tagout as required and ensure employees are following all procedures as specified. Ensure guarding is always in place
Monitor and ensure employees have a safe work environment
Reinforce PPE policies, requiring all employees to wear steel toed shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets/beard nets, etc
Ensure entire production area is kept clean and organized during shift, in accordance with 6S standards
Ensure that all employees have received safety training, under the direction of the Compliance Manager
Monitor and ensure that all employees on assigned shift are following all applicable food safety policies and procedures
Continually monitor all aspects of quality of bags and bales, ensuring all corporate and plant management quality procedures are followed, thus improving quality and meeting waste standards
Meet or exceed production goals for shift set by management
Supervise job performance of employees on assigned shift, making sure their work runs on schedule and meets company standards for safety, quality, production, and waste
Make sure machines are properly lubricated and adjusted correctly to maintain optimal machines speeds and are manned as necessary
Assign employees to other machines if breakdowns occur, and repair and adjust as necessary
Follow priority schedule to ensure it is met to maintain customer satisfaction
Enter daily production and downtime records into the computer
Continually monitor all waste in assigned area, making sure it meets plant management waste standards and goals
Follow GMP in compliance with all food safety requirements
Understand labor agreement and company policies and procedures and hold employees on shift accountable according to the guidelines set forth in the agreement and by management
Communicate with Human Resources to eliminate turnover issues
Verify payroll hours for shift. Ensure and manage overtime to keep costs to a minimum. Handle Kronos system approvals and corrections
Answer employee inquiries concerning issues such as vacation time approval or current attendance point status
Administer corrective actions based on employee attendance per labor agreement
Evaluate employee performances, with input from Adjuster Supervisors, and administer counseling and/or disciplinary action. Make sure problems are brought to the attention of the Production Manager
Train shift employees on all standards, and discipline as necessary, working with Human Resources
Make decisions based on retraining and retention, along with Production Manager, Human Resources Manager, and Compliance Manager, with input from Adjuster Supervisors
Attempt to answer first step grievances, with involvement from Human Resources
Coordinate employee breaks and meal periods to ensure they are taken per requirements and not abused
Meet/achieve safety, quality, production, waste, housekeeping, and cost goals set forth by management