Printing Production Supervisor

Production SupervisorReports to Operations ManagerJob DescriptionSupervise assigned production materials, equipment and personnel to maximize production of quality products on time and in a safe and cost-effective manner.Essential Functions-Train equipment operators and carton packers/box handlers in the specifics of their job functions.-Insure timely and efficient equipment set-ups, changeovers and start-ups to minimize production delays.-Accurately and promptly report daily production, including labor and materials used.-Routinely monitor production effectiveness for quality and quantity and take aggressive actions to minimize downtime and excessive spoilage.-Work with other departments to help solve problems and promote cooperation in support of Kaufman Container objectives.-Promote facility, equipment and employee safety including reporting problems, conditions and hazards that cannot be immediately corrected.-Evaluate employee effectiveness and determine individual needs for improvement; issue disciplinary action as appropriate, recommend merit increases, recommend hiring and discharging actions to the production manager.-Enforce company policies.Additional Responsibilities-Perform a variety of tasks as necessary to support production objectives in the absence of personnel normally assigned to accomplish those tasks.-Perform special projects as requested.-Assist in the development of new products, tooling, processes, materials.-Assist in developing, refining, and writing of procedures, forms and work instructions.-Post all machine schedules.Qualifications-Previous print experience required in screen, flexographic, or lithographic.-High School Diploma or equivalent.-Computer literate.-Four years industrial experience.-Communication, math and interpersonal skills.-Must have normal color vision.-Read 5 or 6 point font