Production Supervisor

• Group Insurance (including health, life, disability, dental, and travel insurance)
• Paid maternity/paternity leave and educational reimbursement
• Immediately vested 401k with company match
• Supplier discounts on various products
• Regular full-time position
• Participatory management

Operations Management

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Lead team efforts in meeting or exceeding shift KPI goals in safety, productivity, raw material waste, customer complaints, and service.
• Work with Team Leader in identifying, communicating, and meeting customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain standard work practices.
• Monitor and coordinate shift activities related to partner safety, crew scheduling, and performance to ensure production requirements are met.
• Work closely with the Maintenance Department to keep equipment operating efficiently to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Develop and maintain effective training programs for all shift positions.
• Maintain constant plant readiness for all regulatory and certification audits.
• Oversee trials and new business scale-ups to ensure successful onboarding of new business.
• Certify all production paperwork and data entry is accurate, useful, and retained appropriately.
• Ensure that proper tooling and supplies are readily available and accessible when needed.

• Continuous Improvement

• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Write accurate, thorough, and consistent process documentation.
• Perform root cause investigations and develop corrective actions to prevent recurring problems.

• Plant Leadership

• Establish and maintain a culture of open communication, collaboration, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching and feedback to develop the team and appraise performance consistently.
• Motivate and mentor team members, maintaining regular visibility on the plant floor.
• Foster a safe work environment by adhering to all safety and regulatory procedures.
• Champion food safety compliance and readiness, particularly by following and enforcing Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.
• Build relationships with all departments. Assist in the development of annual business plan objectives as well as personal and team development goals.

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• Bachelor's degree preferred in Engineering, Industrial Technologies, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a specialized degree.
• Professional Background
• 1-3+ years of experience in manufacturing.
• Flexographic packaging experience preferred.

• High energy with the ability to multi-task and deliver against short deadlines.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-starting with the ability to function with minimal supervision and direct the activities of others.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain control over large amounts of constantly changing information.
• Ability to manage inventories.
• Proficient in the use of computer equipment and software, including all Microsoft Office applications and Windows-based ERP programs.