Production Supervisor

Location Address:

1217 E St Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, California 92707

Work Shift:

Salary Exempt (United States of America) The Production Supervisor is foremost a leader responsible for making production and team member decisions in alignment with Altium’s Guiding Principles. Directly supervises hourly employees assigned to the production department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manages production department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensures production department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide leadership and direction to production staff to produce rigid manufactured products, organize and monitor workflow, and ensure daily/weekly deliverables are met 

• Collaboratively drive improvements through daily interaction with all employees on the production floor 

• Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship, quality, and safety are maintained 

• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and transmit that sense of urgency to the production staff in a constructive fashion 

• Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. 

• Organize and prioritize work from production work orders, staffing requirements, estimate work hour requirements, and delegate work to employees in production department 

• Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the production department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good manufacturing practices that meet daily production requirements 

• Recommend and plan equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction through the utilization of CI enhancement tools  

• Actively lead/participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, lean tools) 

• Partner and collaborate in the development, scheduling, and control of the plant preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and ensure that equipment is ready to run when scheduled 

• Collaborate with partnering departments to requisition materials, supplies, and services for the department 

• Ensure that safety and quality requirements meet or exceed all regulatory agencies (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all Altium Packaging policies and or procedures 

• Ensure that production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer and process control specifications 

• Monitor and report production key indicators to Production Manager and make recommendations for necessary changes to drive improvement 

• Keep and update production records and procedures such as production and sanitation records, equipment manuals, SOPs, OPLs, JSAs, HSAs 

• Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training and assignment of personnel capable of operating/maintaining all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition 

• Develop daily, weekly, monthly objectives and standards of performance for production within the Production Department required to meet departmental, customer, and organizational objectives 

• Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs 

• Adhere to all Altium Packaging safety and food safety/quality policies and procedures and report any nonconformity 

• Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity 

• Available to respond to 24/7 emergencies 

 

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required. 

• Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.

Minimum Requirements: 

Education and Experience 

• High school diploma, Associate and/or BS Degree in applicable field a plus 

• Strong Blow / Injection Mold experience preferred 

• 5 years’ experience in an industrial hands-on maintenance/production capacity 

• 1 to 3 years’ experience of direct supervision and management in maintenance and/or production capacity 

• Union Facility experience preferred 

• Strong knowledge of, and understanding of fundamental equipment reliability, quality, safety, and end customer requirements 

• Strong knowledge of facility organization, cleanliness, and GMP/FS requirements 

• Experience with various computer applications - JDE or similar operating system preferred 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root causes to equipment problems 

• Able to manage multiple projects/tasks 

• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management 

• Able to promote and influence a collaborative team environment 

• Able to employ, lead, and direct continuous improvement concepts to improve overall performance 

• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing 

• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, JDE 

• Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills) 

• Skill in arithmetic and mathematical calculations 

• Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors 

• Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills) 

• Good listening skills 

• Able to influence and convince others to establish or change precedents 

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English 

 

Reporting to this Position: 

• Production Line Technicians 

• Production Packaging Associates 

• Processing Technicians 

• Production Forklift Drivers 

 

Travel:  

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​​☐​No travel required 

​​☒​5%-15% (1-3 times per year) 

​​☐​15%-25% (1-2 times per quarter) 

​​☐​25%-50% (up to 1 week per month) 

​​☐​50%-75% (up to 2 weeks per month) 

​​☐​75%-100% (3+ weeks per month) 

 

Scope:  

• Responsible for all production activities 

• Department size: 15-20 

• Plant size: 65

Targeted Pay Range:

$62,800.00 - $77,000.00

Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us!
 
We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making.  We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.

Our Guiding Principles

• Act with Integrity & in Compliance
• Drive Value Creation
• Be Disciplined Entrepreneurs
• Focus on the Customer
• Act with Humility
• Treat others with Dignity and Respect
• Seeking Fulfillment in your Work

We Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! 
 
We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.
 

EEO Statement
 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
 

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