Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

FLSA Status (Exempt or Non Exempt) Exempt

Division & Department: GBS PrinTech - Malvern

Reports To: General Manager POSITION SUMMARY Provide management support to plant departments particularly offset and flexo presses. Supervise these production departments to ensure production jobs are completed within the specified time frame and all quality specifications along with customers' requirements have been met. Extreme focus on improving efficiency and exceeding Estimate vs. Actual standards. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES · Direct and manage plant operations for production, quality and sales/customer satisfaction. · Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses. · Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel. · On-going maintenance of the Quality Management System in accordance with the current Quality Standard Requirements. · Implementation of continuous improvement techniques, including waste reduction/elimination. · Handle expedites of orders to meet customer request and to maintain current production schedule. · Work independently · Directly supervise specific production areas and oversee everyday plant functions · Yearly performance evaluations. · Initiate general and customer related corrective/preventive actions as appropriate. · Provide departmental and equipment training. · Ability to be a backup press operator if needed to cover time off · Support the business system and the quality mission statement · Manage and control proper inventory levels of non-production supplies. · Help identify appropriate equipment for new business from Sales Reps. · Help schedule trials on press. · Other duties and projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements)

• High School diploma or GED · Minimum of 5 year's experience running a flexographic and/or offset press · Working knowledge of budgets, financial statements and business planning. · Understanding of Continuous Improvement Process. · Technical skills in process improvement and production scheduling. · Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. · Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span. · Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. · Good communication skills including verbal, written, interpersonal, listening and conflict resolution · Basic math skills · Computer knowledge · Ability to work as part of a team · Knowledge and understanding of business processes · Good organizational skills · Knowledge of, or experience with presses, rewinders, and bindery equipment · Employee training and development · Strong ability to effectively interact with sales/customer · Strong problem solving skills · Measurement of performance to company goals and standards and establishment of targets for improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations. · Ability to provide alternative resolution to specific challenges.