Swing Shift Supervisor

Packaging Corporation of America•Nampa, ID

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the equipment and personnel associated with both the corrugator and converting operations. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for managing activities on the assigned shift in an efficient and safe manner. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Coordinate activity with the Plant Superintendent to plan and manage shift schedules to meet production goals, prioritize work orders, maintain quality requirements, and assure an even flow of work to increase up-time and minimize unscheduled downtime. Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate and implement company policy. Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action. Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees. Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis. Perform all quality control tests in accordance with continuous improvement standards of PCA. Verify the quality of the jobs and investigate any customer complaints. Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products, and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions; assist in troubleshooting any corrugator slowdowns or other problems. Analyze corrugator and fabricating equipment performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals, and execute strategy. Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed. Communicate closely with scheduling department to detect any discrepancies and assure production requirements are met. Maintain accurate records of activity including daily corrugator downtime reports, records of rolls on and off corrugator, and material utilization. Analyze fabricating performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals and execute strategy.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2+ years’ of corrugated manufacturing experience
Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution
Able to work flexible hours as needed
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Working knowledge of standard corrugated and packaging manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices
Working knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor software
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid analytical and mechanical ability
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management
Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members

Nice To Haves

Some college or manufacturing training
Previous supervisory experience in training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution

Responsibilities

Coordinate activity with the Plant Superintendent to plan and manage shift schedules to meet production goals
Prioritize work orders
Maintain quality requirements
Assure an even flow of work to increase up-time and minimize unscheduled downtime
Schedule work
Coordinate production activities
Provide direct oversight of employees
Approve time records
Communicate and implement company policy
Engage in employee development activities
Make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action
Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees
Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis
Perform all quality control tests in accordance with continuous improvement standards of PCA
Verify the quality of the jobs and investigate any customer complaints
Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products, and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions
Assist in troubleshooting any corrugator slowdowns or other problems
Analyze corrugator and fabricating equipment performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals, and execute strategy
Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed
Communicate closely with scheduling department to detect any discrepancies and assure production requirements are met
Maintain accurate records of activity including daily corrugator downtime reports, records of rolls on and off corrugator, and material utilization
Analyze fabricating performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals and execute strategy