Manufacturing Production Supervisor / Process Manager

Position:                Manufacturing Production Supervisor / Process Improvement Manager

Reports to:            Production Manager III

Location:               Perry GA near Macon GA
Compensation:    $70K to $80K

Relocation:            Not offered

Industry Experience:  A plus, but not required

EMPLOYER SUMMARY:

A fast growing, leading manufacturer of packaging solutions has an opening for a Manufacturing Production Supervisor in the Finishing Area of their Folding Carton plant in Perry, GA.   All initial resume processing will be conducted by SearchBuddy, Inc., a consulting firm specializing in candidate qualification and selection.  For more information about the selection process please refer to http://www.searchbuddy.net/.   Please send your resume and compensation history to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé].

MISSION / SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing management and technical support for capital and departmental operations and projects in the Finishing Department.  Initiate and support continuous process improvement efforts in the Finishing Department while supporting Six Sigma efforts.  Supervision and Leadership of Finishing Department employees over 2 shifts.

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Responsible for managing the finishing department and ensuring glueing equipment is running efficiently to budget, producing quality cartons that meet or exceed customer specifications and expectations.  
• Plans, directs and manages operations to achieve operating goals and objectives consistent with plant and division objectives; maintains low waste and ensures production efficiency and quality. 
• Identifies cost reduction and continuous improvement opportunities in support of Lean Six Sigma efforts.
• Identifies capital improvement projects for the department and provides project management support.
• Manages department efforts across shifts and with other departments and functions.
• Establishes department goals in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.
• Ensures production operations are conducted in a safe and clean working environment and complies with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Identifies activities and opportunities that improve the manufacturing processes and controls costs throughout the department.
• Additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years or more of managerial and process leadership in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.
• General knowledge of folding carton converting technologies is strongly desired, but will teach the right person.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lead, inspire and motivate teams of employees..
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet research skills.