Specialty Packaging Supervisor

FUCHS Group • Fairhaven, MA

1d • $66,000 - $69,000

About The Position

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is the United States operating unit of FUCHS S.E., the world's largest independent manufacturer of specialty lubricants with global sales of over $3.5 Billion. We provide high quality lubricants and services to a wide range of industries such as automotive, appliance, aerospace manufacturers, pharmaceuticals, transportation, food and beverage, mining, and energy. The organization is constantly developing new technology to meet the ever-changing demands of modern industry and we are recognized for providing world-class technical support to our strong customer base.

MOVING YOUR WORLD by focusing on your success:
FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow.  We stand behind our core values: trust, creating value, respect, reliability, and integrity. Ours is a culture that fosters creativity and empowerment, values work/life balance, and gives you the freedom to excel. At FUCHS we aim to nurture your capabilities, ideas and career.

A working team leader to coordinate the activities of the designated Packaging Department and to support the goals of the overall production.
Ensure that all work conducted in department is done in compliance with Fuchs EH&S policies.
Must be available for overtime, including Saturdays, to ensure departmental goals are achieved.
General activities include:
Communication with related departments (i.e. customer service, packaging, etc.),
Scheduling / assignment of manufacturing order
Training of employees
Maintain a safe working environment
Manufacture of a high quality product
Upkeep of the quality management system
Following good management practices
Ensure that all work conducted within the department is done in compliance with FUCH’s EH&S policies

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of three years of hands on experience packaging product
• Must have coordinator, supervisory or managerial experience
• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Good problem solver, quick thinker, team player
• Good multitasking skills
• Requires minimal supervision
• Ability to lift 40 LB as needed

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of a team of Packagers including performance reviews, assigned CAPA’s, safety training, and other related administrative tasks
• Coordinate the assignment of packaging work orders with the Packaging Team to meet customer due dates
• Provide Packaging team with leadership by providing the necessary support, tools, and training to drive operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve results by effectively leading and actively participating on cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Process Engineering Team to develop and implement productivity and throughput improvements through the adoption of optimized procedures and effective operational guidelines.
• Coordinate the necessary equipment set-ups and support with the Packaging Process Team to meet the packaging schedule.
• Communicate status of work in progress with internal customers as applicable
• Work closely with the Planning Team to establish work order priorities and the Procurement Team on any material needs
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to the Energy Management System (EnMS) by supporting the Energy Policy, energy objectives, and continual improvement of energy performance.
• Maintain and ensure accurate material transaction records
• Develop and report process KPI’s on the required cadence set by the business needs

Benefits

• FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals.
• In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace.
• The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
• Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED