Supervisor - Production 2nd shift

ProAmpac • Buffalo, NY

62d • $33 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint. Together, we are ProAmpac, the trusted leader in global change in the packaging industry. We currently have an exciting open position for a 2nd shift Production Supervisor available at our Cheektowaga, NY facility. Hours are: Monday Friday 3PM to 11PM. The position requires early arrival before shift and later shift end times. Training will be conducted on 1st for a minimum of 2 months. Pay Range: $33.00 per hour to $36.00 per hour based on experience. Plus 2nd shift differential ($1.00 / hour). Retention Bonus: $2,000 retention bonus with this role. $1,000 paid after 30 days and $1,000 after 6 months.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred or High School Diploma with a trade-based education, certification or apprenticeship program to apply technical theories to production processes and plans.
• Minimum of 7 years of expertise in printing, flexography, and converting operations to successfully manage the diverse activities occurring on an alternate production shift is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience to effectively utilize staff and resolve personnel problems, and successfully train personnel on production equipment as required.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multi-tasking skills to prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous issues, and to communicate effectively with production personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) are required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of SAP is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe environment with respect to equipment, facility, and process through education in safety and constant vigilance regarding safe practices and procedures with all employees.
• Follows and supports all safety, quality protocol and company policies and leads by example.
• Performs assignments related to shift supervision including scheduling work, allocating resources, resolving problems, and providing direction. Verify the quality of work through periodic monitoring of product and troubleshooting of processes.
• Develops a plan annually to review and assess production to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Completes necessary paperwork daily and weekly to measure productivity and efficiency.
• Builds and promotes a team environment among supervisors, leads, management and staff with open and transparent communication.
• Reviews production work orders to ensure quality work is being performed by staff and to assign staff to each machine center.
• Maintains the overall efficiency of departments working on the shift and monitors each operation during the shift.
• Oversees equipment maintenance and repairs as needed during the shift.
• Coordinates the scheduling of production to ensure performance standards are met.
• Maintains production reports including run & downtime statistics. Maintains shift waste records and reports for use in the analysis of problems in manufacturing. Reviews material returned by a customer and provide appropriate feedback to shift employees.
• Consults with the prior and the following shift for shift to shift hand off of relevant information. Reviews log (Next 16 report) for special instructions pertaining to the jobs to be produced during the shift.
• Reviews, addresses and resolves all CAPAs within 48 hours.
• Provides appropriate recommendations to the Production or Press Manager of work instructions for the shift. Ensures the shift personnel is following established work instructions. Assist in developing and implementing any new operating procedures.
• Plans the staffing requirements for the shift by machine center and for overtime purposes.
• Addresses all staff issues related to attendance, performance and conduct. Conducts training of staff when required.

Benefits

• The safety and health of our team is our top priority
• Employee appreciation events throughout the year to celebrate our team
• A place to build your future and be part of a fast paced, growing, and stable industry
• 11 paid holidays
• Great vacation time
• Full Benefits including Medical| Dental | Vision
• Generous 401k Match
• Employee paid life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees