Shift Supervisor

Position: Shift Supervisor 

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing manufacturing processes by managing staff on the production floor and coordinating resources to maximize utilization consistent with safety, quality and cost standards. The qualified candidate will be an excellent multi-tasker and should have previous experience coaching and motivating employees in a production environment.

Attending production meetings, creating and executing action plans to meet critical metrics, troubleshooting equipment concerns on the fly, developing relationships with employees, influencing change, and growing technically and as a leader are all elements of this great opportunity.

Essential duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to the following.

• Leads team of 35+ hourly associates with varying levels of experience and education; develops and coaches individuals and the team to solve operational issues; motivates the team to achieve performance goals
• Responsible for area-specific production process management and improvement activities including identification and communication of opportunity areas, meeting daily production goals, and identification and execution of planned improvements
• Knows, understands, communicate and facilities a safe work culture, ensuring compliance with all company safety/environmental and housekeeping policies
• Recommend major process or procedure changes and improvements to Production

Manager and implement agreed changes

• Monitor employee performance to assure that quality and production standards are met and assists in completing performance reviews
• Complete reports for review and analysis of operating conditions
• Monitor production process; taking corrective measures if needed
• Ensure workers are trained to adequately perform assigned tasks and equipment
• Encourage and aide in the development of employees

Skills and Core Competencies:

• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the packaging and /or pulp and paper industry is preferred
• Experience with automation is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and team orientation; technical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership and change management skills
• Proven Continuous Improvement experience (CI)
• Firm understanding of safety regulations including OSHA, SARA, and HAZWOPER
• Ability to complete written and verbal reports legibly and accurately

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour continental shift
• Holidays
• Day or Nights (As needed)

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)