Production Supervisor 3rd Shift - Indiana

POSITION SUMMARY:

Schedule Requirements: 11:00pm - 7:00am Sunday Night through Friday Morning. 

The Production Supervisor’s responsibility is to safely manage the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim, Extrusion, and Lamination operations.  This represents the manufacture, production control, and inventory management of all packaging and finished goods.  This is to be accomplished by providing a consistent quality, cost-efficient product, compatible with marketing requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Maintains safe working conditions and practices in the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim and Lamination Departments.
• Review attendance (timecards and calendars). Presently in UltiPro system.
• Counsel / coach associates per work performance and attendance guidelines.
• Complete performance reviews.
• Poses strong problem solving and decision-making ability.
• Establishes a good labor relations climate within the departments by adequately answering employee complaints, suggestions, and questions.
• Recommends changes in existing personnel policies or new policies as needed to aid in maintaining morale and discipline in all areas.
• Trains and instructs Production Technicians and assists them in overcoming the problem encountered on their jobs, and evaluates their performance as required.
• Maintains a work force sufficient to meet the production requirements of the division and plans additional reductions to this work force far enough in advance to minimize personnel procurement difficulties.
• Ensures all plant policies and procedures are properly followed in the department.
• Assists technicians and other supervisors in diagnosing operating difficulties and refers problems beyond the control of the department to Engineering, Maintenance, or Quality Control, as applicable.
• Originates and assigns projects as necessary to the technicians and consults with the Plant Superintendent regarding the progress and effectiveness of these projects.
• Consults with the Process Engineering and/or Plant Engineering Departments regarding projects beyond the scope of the supervisor and aids in carrying out such projects.
• Establishes department goals and directs activities within all areas to insure the attainment of these goals.
• Directs the department’s operations in such a manner as to attain manufacturing cost standards.
• Establishes work plans to insure maximum productivity at minimum manufacturing costs.
• Responsible for coordinating effective scheduling of departments operations to provide the optimum balance of finished goods inventory and sales demands.
• Directs programs to ensure that the established quality standards are attained in the Thermoforming, Padding, Reclaim and Lamination departments.
• Responsible for accurate and prompt production reporting of product output and material used.
• Performs general responsibilities of NPX ONE management positions.
• Ability to establish effective lines of communication with manager and leadership from other departments.
• Displays good organizational skills and ability to maintain good documentation practices.
• Conducts food safety and defense self-inspections and reports on deficiencies.

THE DESCRIPTION ABOVE REPRESENTS THE MOST SIGNIFICANT ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE JOB BUT DOES NOT EXCLUDE OTHERS

EDUCATION/SPECIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Education/Work Experience: High School Diploma or GED required.  At least 5 years working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Associates Degree or higher in Business Management or related field preferred.
• Language Ability: Must have the ability to understand verbal and written basic English vocabulary. 
• Math Ability: Proficient mathematical skills.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to systematically work through problems, can work with deadlines individually or as part of a team. 
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel Requirements: None
• Other (including certifications and licenses):  Willing and able to become First Aid Certified  

 PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION & ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS OF THE WORKPLACE:

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work in high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Environment:  Must be able to work proficiently in a typical manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. NPX ONE retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.