Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Production Supervisor

Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over 100 years of experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes manufactured annually. We are hiring immediately for an experienced Production Supervisor on 2nd shift for its envelope manufacturing facility in Chicago IL. The schedule is Monday-Saturday - (2pm-10pm).

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of leadership experience in a production environment. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Cenveo provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Summary

Leads the staff of production employees to ensure a constant flow of production. Personnel involved include operators, quality control, highly skilled technicians and other production/warehouse workers. The position will include some Saturdays especially during busy season and other overtime as production needs dictate. This is an exempt level position. The position will have approximately 45 direct reports (non-exempt employees).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Safety -Ensure safety during shift including compliance with plant safety policies. Accompany injured employees for treatment. Assist with accident investigations, implementation of corrective actions and developing safe operating procedures.
• Employee Relations- Employee coaching and development through performance evaluations. Develop employees to performance standards. Implementing corrective actions. Identify and develop future leaders in manufacturing. Assisting with hiring activities to include interviewing, resume and application review. Assist Plant Manager and other Lead Supervisors to coordinate and/or conduct training or onboarding for new employees and existing employees as needed.
• Payroll- Monitor and update the timekeeping system (ADP).
• Production- Execute and effectively communicate the production plan. Understand staffing, equipment, and facility needs based on projected workload requirements. Monitor personnel to ensure the following: Start up and shut down operations are performed safely, monitor production to ensure optimum performance, ensure that quality control inspections and reporting is done each hour.
• Lean Leadership -Provide leadership in the continuous improvement process utilizing lean manufacturing concepts. Work with the plant manager and other Lead Supervisors to improve procedures and processes and to reduce scrap and rework. Encourage employees to participate in the continuous improvement process.
• High Performance Workplace -Foster teamwork through effective communication regarding the relationship between quality workmanship, customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Quality -Monitor defect rates, report on quality issues, ensure standard work and work instructions are being followed.
• Schedule -Flexibility is required to provide coverage on various shifts during the week and Saturdays as needed.

Other (Non-Essential) Functions Includes functions which are normally performed by persons holding this titled. However, these functions may be reassigned to other employees as part of a "Reasonable Accommodation" under the ADA.

• Other duties and assignments as required.

Physical Requirements & Environmental Conditions

• This position requires the incumbent to experience frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, bend, stoop, kneel and twist.
• This position requires the incumbent to occasionally lift, push pull and carry minimal weights if needed with or without assistance.
• This position requires the incumbent to grasp objects utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination and the utilization of color vision.
• Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection and safety shoes.

Cenveo is an EEO Employer

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a supervisory/leadership role in a production environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.
• Represent the company positively and effectively in all situations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required. Supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Union experience preferred, not required.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to problem solve independently and implement solutions
• Flexibility to work various schedules based on the needs of the business.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Preferred familiarization with utilizing color vision for print/inspection purposes.
• Flexo Graphic Printing experience is a plus.
• Strong safety and quality background.
• Solid communication skills including written, verbal presentation, and active listening skills.