1st Shift Assembly Supervisor

Position Overview Directly supervises all employees assigned to the department. Carries 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; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance. Responsibilities Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your staff. Report quality concerns to Converting and Plant Superintendent. Assist in determining quality guidelines. Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain inventories of sheets, inks and other converting supplies. Oversee box checks including quality checks. Coordinate with your supervisor and Maintenance Manager on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department. Keep upper management informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department. Enforce the corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees. Conduct weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel. Communicate with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes. Improve career skills by enrolling yourself in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses. Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety program, and good housekeeping. Comply with company policies and procedures. Set yearly goals and evaluate progress. Additional duties may be assigned by management. Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Five years manufacturing experience. Prior work experience in the corrugated industry. Language Skills Able 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 of the organization. Mathematical Skills Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Technical Skills Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation. Ability to make daily decisions that reduce overall costs and improve efficiency. Understanding of regulatory requirements including wage and hour, environmental and waste minimization, company policies, personnel requirements including OSHA, DEQ, and EEO. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License. Physical Demands The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. Frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. Leadership Attributes Superior time management skills, ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and lead effective meetings. Teaching skills to function effectively as a teacher for personnel. Excellent crisis management with high emotional control under adverse conditions. Excellent employee relations skills: active listening, appraisal, positive and corrective feedback, conflict resolution, motivational skills including coaching and delegation. Demonstrated confidence and professional assertiveness. Compensation & Benefits In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review your rights under the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr