Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Production SupervisorResource Label Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for our 2nd Shift to join our team in Des Plaines, IL. This position will have responsibilities overseeing the 2nd shift operations teams. They will directly influence a positive work environment that drives a proactive culture of safety and employee engagement, while providing leadership to the overall operations of the Pamco Label facility.Responsibilities:Inspects plates, web and other materials to be used in producing a job to verify conformance to specifications and is responsible for verifying color match of jobs to job specs.Checks production schedule and verifies plates, inks and other required materials are available in advance of an order going to a Press Operator.Directs setup and adjustments of presses with high attention to detail.Consistently maintains equipment and may make minor repairs when necessary.Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.Holds a strong understanding of company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.Interprets specifications and job orders for workers and assigns duties, establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.Responsible for implementing and following Lean Manufacturing procedures and is a member of one or more Lean manufacturing development and implementation committees.Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency and/or reduce setup time, equipment downtime and production scrap.Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and provides training and guidance.Trains new Press Operators on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.Maintains production records in an efficient and organized manner.Confers with other members of the management team to coordinate activities of individual departments.Performs activities of workers supervised as needed.Keeps work areas clear and organized; maintains housekeeping standards.Supervisory Responsibilities:Directly supervises personnel working the 2nd ShiftCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.The Ideal Candidate Will:Synthesize complex or diverse information. Collects and researches data, while using intuition and experience to complement data. Design workflows and procedures.Generate creative solutions, translating concepts and information into images. Use feedback to modify designs & apply design principles, while demonstrating strong attention to detail.Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. Gather and analyze information skillfully. Able to assess own strengths and weaknesses while striving to continuously build team knowledge and skills.Communicates change effectively; develops workable implementation plans. Builds commitment and overcomes resistance. Monitors transition and evaluates results.Effectively develop and implement cost saving measures. Contribute to profits and revenue and conserve organizational resources.Have experience of utilizing Lean Six Sigma tools & techniques.Have a minimum of 5 years' experience leading a production team.Understand Continuous Improvement principles and can Manage CI projects.Qualifications:A minimum of five (5) years of related supervisory experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Five years of Mark Andy or Flexo Press experience is required.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.Position may require a Lift Truck Operator's Certification.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Must have a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Work, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.Posted Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000