Production Supervisor - Coating (C9) - 3rd Shift

Position Summary

This position has responsibility for fostering a safe work environment by demonstrating integrity, trust and ethical conduct at all times. Has daily responsibility for operations in Coating (All value added activities) as well as supporting all departments when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures that all employees adhere to work rules and safety policies. Apply all safety regulations that meet OSHA and MACtac safety guidelines. Conducts incident investigations and ensures housekeeping standards are maintained
• Establishes a strong presence on the floor to set and communicate expectations, standards, and evaluate results so all employees understand expectations.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with adherence to company policies, work rules, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include overseeing training requirements; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance when applicable; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and ensuring timecards are accurate and approved on a timely basis.
• Leads/ coaches and provides overall direction to all Operators, Teams and Support functions across the entire facility to safely produce a quality product in the most efficient manner possible.
• Supports facility by ensuring all departments are properly staffed with qualified employees, including administration of time off (Vacation/Personal Time) and schedules equipment against staffing requirements.
• Reviews production schedules to ensure the schedules can be achieved and are based on the priorities of maximizing production effectiveness and providing good customer service.
• Focuses on employee development by conducting training sessions (safety, SOPs, housekeeping). Coaches the machine problem troubleshooting process to develop employees to be self-sufficient in troubleshooting and part of the decision making processes.
• Responsible for reporting daily shift performance to the appropriate manager against established KPI's for items such as safety, quality, productivity, service, employee feedback, machinery, process, and facility issues.
• Responsible for department projects to ensure overall effectiveness and successful implementation.
• Maintains and keeps an adequate inventory level of general Plant supplies.
• Monitors and analyzes fill rate efficiencies such as products picked, packed, shipped, and meeting the ship date. Initiates corrections in cooperation with and/or at the direction of the Operations Manager and technical support personnel.
• Serve as a technical resource to help formulate, monitor, and enforce goals of the area. This includes providing performance feedback, SOP implementation, problem solving and ensuring an atmosphere that fosters continuous improvement in a team environment.
• Communicates company messages to all employees; collects and responds to questions and concerns.
• Acts as the first point of contact for employee issues and concerns, and supports all Federal & State employment laws. As needed, consults with and utilizes the Human Resources Department.
• Will have access and need to use the payroll processing system to help ensure all punches are accurate and answer time and attendance questions.
• Travels as required less than 5% of the time.
• Perform other duties, as assigned and regular attendance is required.

Scope:

• Decision Impact: 3rd Shift
• Department Responsibility: Facility
• Budgetary (P&L) Responsibility: No
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Physical Requirements: This position requires frequent exposure to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise levels. An employee will be required to stand, walk and sit with limited time spent in the office. Potential to be exposed to heights. Hearing, eye and foot protection are mandatory when entering the manufacturing area. Travel to other sites may be required as project assignments necessitate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Management Responsibilities Level: Mentor / Coach / Leader
• Reports to: Operations Manager
• Location: Spartanburg, SC
• Travel: up to 5%

Selection Criteria:

• Education:

o Minimum HS or equivalent

• Experience:

o Minimum of 2 - 5 years of professional experience, which includes supervisory responsibility.

o Experience with web handling and Coating equipment, pressure-sensitive adhesives, labeling, or paper or film industries highly preferred.

o Advanced Microsoft Office experience required

o ERP experience preferred

o Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills

• Other:

o Legal authorization to work in the US is a required.

o Relocation Eligible: Ineligible for Relocation