Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor
Classification: Salaried Exempt
Reports To: Production Manager
Department: Plant Administration

Summary of Job
The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals. In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department’s ability to attract, develop, and retail top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.
Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence
Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions
Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment
Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
Train and understand of all existing and any new production equipment – create and/or review training documentation to ensure it’s up to date and accurate
Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement
Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in timely manner.
Analyze and submit daily reports on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and regular maintenance duties
Own all KPIs to ensure the team is meeting or exceeding targets and implement process changes that would minimize waste levels and meet all customer requirements.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives and provide problem solving and resolution skills for departmental issues.
Adheres to, and manages to, the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations including all personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. Enforces standards and guidelines amongst team.
Assure quality and accuracy of production standards. Promptly reports all quality defects to the appropriate team members.
Enable team members to meet or exceed production rates, minimize waste levels, and meet all customer requirements.
Ensure production reporting data is entered into ERP and cascade information to next shift.
Attends meetings and completes safety training as required and holds team accountable to do the same.
Provide direct supervision of production team members, which includes all employee relations issues, corrective action, performance management, merit/compensation recommendations, hiring, and terminations.
Provide evaluation to each team member through regular performance feedback processes (30/60/90, progressive discipline, performance management, etc.)
Support, demonstrate and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus and innovation
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
If requested, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship to the business.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

Strong leadership skills – ability to motivate and influence team members
Ability to communicate respectfully with others to ensure a positive teamwork culture.
Collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization
Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, follow standardized work instructions and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement culture.
Organizational and leadership abilities
Self-motivated with results-driven approach
Problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize workload.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills

Environment

Exposure to moving equipment
Inside work
Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity may exceed 80%
Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Position Type

Full time
Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day.
Work outside of normal working hours is expected per business demand.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant field
High School diploma or equivalent required
5+ years’ experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a supervisory position.
Strong Background in manufacturing
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Compensation
The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’s total compensation package. The salary pay range for this role is estimated to be up to $84K.

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