Supv - Manufacturing -Mfg

RR Donnelley•Durham, NC

5d•$91,800 - $146,800

About The Position

The Manufacturing Supervisor motivates, coaches, and leads manufacturing associates while overseeing daily production operations. The role is responsible for meeting production efficiency standards and following company policies, guidelines, and production documentation. It supports department goals and performance, associate development and relations, staffing, safety, payroll and attendance tracking, and process improvements. The position may require flexibility to cover other shift schedules, extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to solve problems.
Ability to seek cooperation, persuade, and influence associates and peers.
Ability to lead effectively and establish and maintain high-performing work groups.
Solution-oriented and analytical approach to production and staffing forecasting, data analysis, goal setting, cost containment, and interpreting reporting results.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance programs and safety practices.
Computer proficiency.
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and occasional holidays.
Ability to work other shift schedules as required for coverage.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to carry and lift up to 17 pounds; push and pull up to 40 pounds; and twist, stand, walk, reach, grip or grasp, squat, and kneel throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Two to four years of supervisory experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
Bilingual ability, if needed at the location.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing and achieving department goals, metrics, objectives, and performance.
Partner with the manager on performance management, including setting annual goals and evaluating performance; provide salary-increase input and use recognition tools for outstanding associates.
Build relationships with associates and internal and external customers; develop team leaders and ensure they can delegate work effectively.
Motivate associates to meet or exceed production goals and maintain team engagement; review shift performance and recommend improvements, including reducing shortages.
Coordinate daily labor resources, including company associates and temporary labor, to meet staffing and production needs.
Manage associate relations, including progressive discipline and terminations as appropriate, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Interview candidates and recommend or make hiring decisions for manufacturing personnel.
Train associates on proper work techniques to improve proficiency.
Promote and participate in diversity programs, build a diverse workforce, and support compliance initiatives.
Make safety a primary focus; investigate and document accidents and incidents, and ensure equipment has appropriate safety devices and is safe to operate.
Reconcile payroll hours and track attendance.
Implement change management and process improvement activities.
Optimize production schedules by evaluating job sequencing and workload balance against material and shipping deadlines; adjust work based on material arrival, production changes, and shipping needs.
Coordinate with staffing agencies on associate staffing levels to support production volume.
Communicate pertinent information to leaders, internal clients, other departments, external vendors, and team members as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by senior plant leadership.