2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Location 205 Cline Park Drive,Hildebran, NC, 28637,United States Employee Type Non-Exempt Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned, manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies. Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products. How would you contribute? This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Non-Wovens team, located in Hildebran, NC. As a Production Supervisoryou are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. This role is Responsible for organizing and prioritizing production flow to achieve business unit’s goals. Develops and coaches leads and plant team members by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes production requirements and estimates labor hours to meet both internal and external customer needs. Delegates production requirements that are clear, measurable and informative to essential team members. Interfaces with production team to ensure customer requirements are met. Ensures conformance to customer quality requirements. Directs appropriate team members regarding adjustment of machines and equipment that fail to produce quality and quantity standards. Works closely with the maintenance and plant leadership to understand the machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization to improve OEE. Develops, recommends and implements measures to improve effectiveness of production methods, machine performance and scrap reduction. Submits recommendations for changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase production efficiency. Analyzes and resolves production problems and coaches employees in solving production problems. Maintains time and production records. Communicates and implements company policies and standards of conduct, safety and housekeeping. Cooperatively develops and implements employee evaluations and performance reviews. Structures and initiates training and coaching procedures to support and achieve employee skill development and attainment. Participates in the development and implementation of new technologies. Will be an operator of the company’s inventory control software system for production, inventory management, equipment real time monitoring, warehouse inventory control, physical count auditing as determined necessary, etc. Communicates production support needs to maintenance and shipping functions. Maintains attendance company standards. Works weekends and holidays as required to meet customer requirements and company priorities. Ensures the entire facility is neat, clean and organized at all times. Audits and maintains safety and housekeeping expectations. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views. Treats all employees with respect. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Inspects machines, equipment and work environment to ensure specific operational performance, optimum utilization and employee safety. Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints through the proper processes. Compiles, stores and retrieves production data. Assesses the overall effectiveness of our training programs to determine their effectiveness in meeting employee development objectives. Control expenditures, labor overtime and costs within limitations of the assigned shift within the designated business unit’s budget. Other duties as assigned.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Forklift and power lifting equipment licenses preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates degree from two-year college or technical school preferred. Three (3) years of successful first-line supervisor experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises 12 to 32 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Airlite policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include organizing and prioritizing production flow to achieve goals through developing, coaching, assessing and evaluating shift coordinators, mold operators, lead packers and packers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Capability to utilize problem solving skills. Good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects/activities/goals. Must be able to work well with others, build partnerships and support team members. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and tactful in dealing with people at all levels. Must be self-motivated and positive. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations. Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information. Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Basic computer skills with the ability to operate Microsoft Office products. Upholds and supports organizational goals and values. Takes initiative and asks for help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & 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 regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock.The noise level in the work environment is loud. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Color vision; Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Our Core Values Drive Us! Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity? Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you? Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo? Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor? Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions? Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done? What’s in it for you? As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: #J-18808-Ljbffr Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital