Production Supervisor

Position Overview

The Production Supervisor (First Shift) is dedicated to maintaining and improving the capability of the production room to safely deliver the highest quality products at the lowest possible cost through the use of effective manufacturing methods. Production Supervisor Personnel report to the Production Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Follow and ensure that all Key Operating Procedures are being upheld, including but not limited to:
  
  • Company and facility policies
  • Safety – LTCT; use of proper PPE; adherence to all applicable safety rules
  • Quality – PQCT, Bag Specifications, Testing Frequencies and Procedures
  • SOPs – Methods for performing work
  • SSOP/Good Housekeeping standards (keep machines and area sanitized and clean)
  • Good Manufacturing Practices
  • Food/Safety Security
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
  • Food Regulatory and Customer Specifications
• Accountable for scrap, efficiency, quality, and rituals to monitor performance and progress on the assigned shift in the production room and warehouse
• Directs the work of the production shift team – scheduling work assignments, materials, etc.
• Accountable for all work activities in the production room and warehouse being conducted in a safe and effective manner
• Meet with previous shift leader daily to discuss production, materials, machine problems, scheduled change over, people need, etc.
• Work closely together with Maintenance and Technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize performance
• Work closely with Scheduling to ensure that equipment, materials and manpower are available as required to meet business needs
• Defines measures and goals for area performance and audits performance to maintain unit at its best demonstrated capability
• Ensure that quality standards are upheld and that any suspect or defective product is reported to the Quality Facilitator to be appropriately destroyed or placed on hold for review and decision
• Accountable for all activities in the production room being conducted in a safe and effective manner
• Meet cost targets through careful attention to the operating supplies, staffing, and overtime levels
• Ensures appropriate production input and involvement in all capital projects for the unit
• Serves as a leader, mentor and coach for all production resources, treating people fairly and with respect
• Schedules training, performs work audits, completes performance reviews, assists with qualifying decision for all new hires, identifies and encourages personal growth opportunities
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Provides technical guidance and hands on assistance when essential to meet business needs
• Conserve raw materials and supplies
• Ensure scheduled PM work is completed
• Work as a valuable team member throughout the production room and warehouse to accomplish the business goals:
  
  • Help others as needed
  • Assist, listen, and work closely with Quality, Maintenance, and technical resources to ensure that issues are being addressed to optimize the performance of the line
  • Provide feedback and suggestions for improvements
• Communicate in a positive and respectful manner to resolve all issues
• Complete all documentation accurately
• Ask for help when the need arises
• Assist in the training of other personnel in proper maintenance, operation, and set-up of equipment according to approved company procedures

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced manufacturing environment required
• Associates Degree preferred
• Experience with Lean, Six sigma, Kaizen, 5S, or similar continuous improvement programs preferred
• Basic computer and data entry skills required
• Act: Safely, Responsibly and Ethically
• Develop: Positive, Collaborative Teams and Healthy Work Environments.
• Deliver: Timely, Innovative and Sustainable Focused Solutions
• Drive: Quality in Products, Service, and Attainment of Professional Goals
• Integrate: Core Values of Commitment, Responsibility, and Innovation into all aspects of work
• Ability to work on own initiative with a pro-active strategic approach to challenges
• Confident commercial awareness and clear business acumen with attention to detail
• Ability to influence individuals and teams to achieve desired goals and objectives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective Team player
• Ability to motivate and lead a team to achieve set goals
• Ability to take a systematic approach to daily operations
• Highly motivated and able to build close relationships internally and externally to achieve an end goal
• Customer and market orientated
• Systems focused

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $74,500-$128,455

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.