Shift Supervisor

Printpack•Grand Prairie, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Press 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. This position is on a 3/2 schedule on night shift from 7p-7a.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
Hands-on experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Must have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
Must have strong computer skills
Must possess the ability to effectively communicate with associates at all levels of the organization.
Internal candidates: Must be in good standing with no disciplinary action or attendance issues (Associates in Written or higher stage of counseling are not eligible to apply).
Must have performer or higher rating in last review.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading a team preferred.

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.
Identify and resolves production issues in an efficient and timely manner and assists in the resolution of production problems.
Ensure products are made within customer specifications and inspects finished product to ensure quality.
Assist in the development of procedures and techniques for reducing down-time and manufacturing delays.
Work 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.
Communicate daily production goals and expectations to operators on all shifts and documents and reports production results required.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
Conduct regular team meetings for communication of safety, quality, and production changes and goals.
Work 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.
Assure that a safe and clean working environment is always maintained.
Drive continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality.
Ensure 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.
Assure that all individuals within assigned departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and ensures they are properly trained on procedures relating to safety, production, and quality, and documents training.
Promote an effective team-oriented environment and foster communication between floor associates and Plant Management to identify: safety issues, required improvements in working conditions, and methods to increase production and quality.
Manage shift administrative activities including time/absence reporting, attendance monitoring, vacation planning, time-off requests, and overtime.
Evaluate individual team members’ performance, provide regular feedback, and complete annual written performance reviews for all associates.
Manage the on-going development and performance of assigned shift associates to maintain quality standards and increase production levels.
Identify training and development needs, coach, mentor, and motivate associates to achieve results.