Production Supervisor (1st and 2nd Shift)

SUMMARY:The Production Supervisor, supervises and coordinates the activities and results of all plant operations in producing timely quality printed products. The Production Supervisor also deputizes for the plant manager/ assistant plant manager in their absence. The Production Supervisor also he has extreme focus in associate development.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Please note the listed duties and responsibilities do not cover or contain an inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Coordinates daily shift production and overtime schedules optimizing staffing levels and equipment availability

Monitors and reports on production levels, production schedule and inventories to Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager

Helps to resolve operational, production and maintenance issues to ensure optimal production levels

Assists in maintaining a safety culture that exceeds company requirements in accident and injury prevention frequency rates whilst maintaining compliance and reporting standards

Ensures that all employees are aware of and comply with OSHA regulations and ISO requirements

Assists Management/ HR in the completion of safety training and all incident/accident/near miss investigations

Maintains a regular presence on the production floor

Supervise and assist employees whilst directing tasks

Ensure correct utilization of equipment, assets, and resources

Support the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager in implementing and enforcing company policies and procedures uniformly and fairly

Assist in maintaining and promoting a high team spirit culture

Maintain productive working relationships whilst helping to resolve employee grievances

Provide constructive feedback to employees whilst assisting the Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager in identifying training and development opportunities as well as performance management issues

Support the Plant Manager in evaluating and hiring new employees including reviewing applications and interviewing candidates

Ensure that all employees know and understand company and customer quality requirements and production standards

Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and orders and makes quality decisions to maintain production/quality standards

Liaise with internal departments to assist in resolving customer service/quality issues and customer escalations

Complete and maintain all required paperwork, records, documents, etc.

Ensure all equipment, tools, and workstation are in good working order and is free of safety hazards

Responsible for reviewing timecards

Report any and all workplace hazards to management immediately

Wear all assigned Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required

Report all work related injuries, illnesses, and/or near misses to management immediately

Ensures that all work area/station are kept in compliance with our housekeeping guidelines

Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations

Maintain departmental housekeeping standards, such as keeping floors swept and absent of debris that may be a work hazard

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

At least 5 years previous progressive experience of supervising, motivating and leading hourly employees preferably in a print manufacturing environment

Proficient with late model automated sheet fed presses (Komori preferred)

Good knowledge of print and bindery machinery including sheet fed presses; cutting/folding/stitching/mailing equipment

IT literate, especially with scheduling software and Microsoft Office suite

Competent in OHS and quality practices

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

Able to motivate and communicate effectively with all employees

Promotes a harmonious working culture with high team spirit

Strong Communicator able to motivate a multi-skilled team in a fast-paced environment

Promote a good working environment with adequate safeguards for health and safety

Quick learner to timely understand and utilize the companys systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May use solvents when cleaning, oils during lubrication and alcohol or alcohol replacement during upkeep and operation of unit

Regularly stand and walk

Extensive lifting and bending

Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.

Manufacturing environment with exposure to noise at varying levels