Shift Supervisor

Printpack•Newport News, VA

40d•Onsite

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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 COMMITMENT TO SAFETY: 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 COMMITMENT TO ASSOCIATES: 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.

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 .

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.