Production Supervisor

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise employees in daily production of paper bags, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
• Leads team efforts in safety, waste, manufacturing reliability, housekeeping and quality.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel and outside customers and vendors.
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.
• Administer plant policies fairly and consistently.
• Provide training/education and administer individual development plans for team members.
• Initiate and implement creative change through team participation.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience required, preferably in the packaging industry.
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Proven track record in safety.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people/teams.
• Problem solving, analytical, and team skills.
• Excellent computer systems knowledge and skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Strong math skills
• Planning, and organizational skills
• Able to work all shifts in 24/5 operation

Preferred Competencies

• Action - oriented
• Customer Focused
• Developing Direct Reports
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Organizational Skills
• Business Acumen
• Communications