Plant Superintendent

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow and enforce established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Promote, support and enforce all other established policies and procedures within the division, ensuring best practices are implemented and up to date
• Ensure all necessary safety documentation is recorded, retained, and updated as necessary
• Achieve proficiency in and utilize company project management software and other data management systems (i.e. Amtech job costing and RPM modules and UltiPro HRIS)
• Maintain plant cleanliness and neat and orderly work areas
• Work from written and verbal instructions
• Adhere to and enforce company objectives, policies and programs
• Track waste, returns and allowances and effectively manage overall quality program
• Establish areas of responsibility for immediate subordinates and give general direction to various departments to ensure adherence to production schedules, standards of performance, quality and safety programs
• Evaluate associates weaknesses and create improvement plans to suit their individual needs.
• Carry out corrective action trainings when needed.
• Provide guidance to the maintenance supervisor on how maintenance can best support the production team.
• Identify weaknesses in operations processes and collaborate with the plant manager to enact an improvement plan.
• Ensure that all safety policies are being followed.
• Actively look for ways to create a safer work environment through JSA's, hazard elimination, and education.
• Participate in job process meetings for new and existing orders with the goal of eliminating manufacturing issues before orders hit the plant floor.
• Coordinate with the shipping supervisor and scheduler to ensure on time deliveries to customers.
• Direct production, maintenance and shipping team with production requirements, equipment utilization, quality/quantity standards, safety/housekeeping, equipment repair and maintenance
• Ensure best practices are followed that support positive workplace culture and associate morale
• Analyze reports and financial statements indicating manpower, attendance, job bidding, labor costs, overtime, equipment efficiencies, production shipments, etc.
• Investigate, determine and implement corrective measures to improve operations deviating from established standards
• Develop and implement improvements for methods, equipment, material handling techniques and similar projects
• Drive inventory management and track industry news and pricing of all necessary supplies such as ink, skids and adhesives
• Oversee and direct supervisors with associate performance and disciplinary management and make effective recommendations for discipline, promotion, transfer or termination
• Staff, train and mentor production, maintenance and shipping supervisors, preparing them for new responsibilities and future challenges
• Other duties as assigned
• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Skill Set:

• Ability to drive results, problem solve and lead others in situations lacking necessary detail
• Strong verbal and written communication and mentoring skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledgeable of plant equipment and operations
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficient in lean methods

Qualifications Desired:

• 5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• 3-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager
Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred