Shift Supervisor

Printpack • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

Printpack is seeking a Shift Supervisor for our Legacy department in Newport News, VA reporting to the Legacy Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of his/her shift ensuring that production targets and deadlines are achieved, and that key performance indicators are met while maintaining compliance with the company’s safety, quality, and productivity objectives.

Requirements

• Must have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must possess the ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization effectively.
• Must be able to work Monday through Friday (night shift- hours flexible)
• Internal candidates: Experience in a PPK leadership role or experience leading initiatives is required.

Responsibilities

• Foster Printpack’s safety-first and drive awareness at all levels.
• Responsible for monitoring all aspects of production activities performed during his/her shift, with careful attention to productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identifies and resolves production issues in an efficient and timely manner and assists in the resolution of production problems.
• Ensures products are made within customer specifications and inspects finished product to ensure quality.
• Assists in the development of procedures and techniques for reducing down-time and manufacturing delays.
• 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.
• Communicates daily production goals and expectations to operators on all shifts and documents and reports production results required.
• Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
• Conducts regular team meetings for communication of safety, quality, and production changes and goals.
• Works closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency across shifts.
• Manage inventory through daily cycle counts.
• Support the Printpack Performance System, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing
• Ensures that a safe and clean working environment is always maintained
• Drives continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality
• Ensures adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents, and hazards identification
• Responsible for creating a positive and engaged work environment, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and developing his/her team to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Ensures that all individuals within assigned departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and are properly trained on procedures related to safety, production, and quality, and documents the training.
• Promotes an effective team-oriented environment and fosters communication between floor associates and Plant Management to identify: safety issues, required 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.
• Evaluates individual team members’ performance, provides regular feedback, and completes annual written performance reviews for all associates.
• Manages the ongoing development and performance of assigned shift associates to maintain quality standards and increase production levels.
• Identifies training and development needs, coaches, mentors, and motivates associates to achieve results.

Benefits

• Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families.
• Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees