Production Supervisor

Join HuhtamakiEnjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We're on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. It's every one of us working together.We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.Essential FunctionsSupervise hourly Production shift employees and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams.Champion and participate in company Safety, GMP, and CI efforts.Direct daily activities of Production included, but not limited to, safety, quality, throughput, and maintenance.Manage and supervise employee performance through training, teamwork, counseling, and progressive discipline.Schedule, plan and lead improvement teams, activities, and small projects.Develop employees and maintain positive employee/management relationships.Effectively communicate with all levels of the Company.Troubleshoot production problems.Manage employee hours, scheduling and payroll etc. using UltiPro Payroll System.Complete various reports, as required.All other duties as assigned.Job QualificationsRequiredStrong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.Able to implement change within the department.Able to motivate department employees to meet and exceed demands.Ability to close and complete projects in a timely manner.Must be self-motivated.PreferredHigh School Diploma or Equivalent; College degree preferred.Lean Six Sigma training preferred.3-5 years' experience leading and supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.EnvironmentOffice work area is a climate-controlled environment. Requires time in the manufacturing area (<40% of time) where it is a hot/cold, dusty, and noisy environment. While in the manufacturing area, required PPE must be worn. Audiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required, including peripheral vision and color discrimination capabilities. Lift light weight material with physical effort equivalent to lifting/moving materials up to 25 pounds. Sitting, standing and/or walking up to 8 hours per day. Work schedule is standard for this type of role. This position will require some travel.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.