Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor Department: Production Management Reports To: Plant Manager FLSA Status: Exempt Travel: 0-5% Job Summary The Production Supervisor role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating production activities to maximize associate and equipment resources to meet or exceed production and quality standards, while maintaining the highest standards of safety. Assists the Plant Manager in monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Must possess and effectively apply intellect, judgment, and management skills to achieve desired production performance results across all KPIs. Daily tracking and ownership of improvement for key KPI's. Supervise and direct the work of direct reports across assigned shifts. Identify projects to drive to reduce waste and increase efficiencies. Responsible for shift compliance with safety and environmental policies and for ensuring that all employees adhere to these policies, including basic housekeeping and safety. Utilize time‑keeping system to monitor and approve associates work hours. Effectively assist in projects related to safety and process improvements. Enforce company policies regarding safety, environment, and production. Work well cross‑functionally with maintenance and quality to ensure optimal production and to ensure bottles produced meet specification. Ensure associates have the proper training and tools to perform their job effectively and efficiently, including but not limited to all company policies related to safety, quality, and employee conduct. Safe machine operation. Proper documentation of quality reports and quantity produced. Proper inspection of part quality. Any other applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Under the guidance of Human Resources, evaluate, recognize, and discipline associates assigned to shift. Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and is responsible for final setup and adjustments of machines to achieve optimal efficiency while always ensuring quality production. Review production schedules and set work assignments for assistants and machine operators. Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production requirements. Make recommendations to improve production methods, work conditions, equipment performance, and quality of product. Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems. Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve company goals. Maintain time and production records for the respective shift, including attendance. Confere with other supervisors to ensure a smooth hand‑off between shifts. Prepare performance appraisals of subordinates. Participate in decisions regarding disciplinary action when necessary. Perform activities of subordinates where needed. Assist in maintenance, installation, and sampling projects as needed. Perform a variety of minor machine repairs, including repair/replace fill guns, knock‑out pins, broken springs, feed/air lines, gaskets, broken conveyors/foot pedals, core vents, process adjustments, etc. Be responsible for flow of the correct expanded material to the correct machines, including proper connections, and ensuring minimal downtime. Be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work environment. All other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct supervision of production personnel. Responsibilities include training employees to perform job functions, adhering to all company policies, understanding and taking ownership for the quality of their work, planning and directing work, evaluating, rewarding, and disciplining employees, and addressing and resolving complaints. Requirements Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Requirement / Work Experience Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school preferred. High School Diploma required. Supervisory experience required. Minimum two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred for this position. Manufacturing industry experience preferred. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, proficiency with Microsoft Office—MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint—is required. Core Values Accountability: We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment. Competencies: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization, and Learning Agility. Innovation: We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations. Competencies: Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, Collaboration & Teamwork. Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization. Competencies: Honesty, Consistency & Dependability, and Commitment to Excellence. Adaptability: We embrace change, agility, and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world. Competencies: Communication, Results Oriented, and Flexibility. Caring: We prioritize the well‑being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own. Competencies: Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy. Passion: We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others. Competencies: Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility, and Respect. Physical Demands The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; must be able to view computer data and information, read and convey information to associates, read tags, labels, and view parts for defects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers; talk and hear. Occasionally required to reach, stoop, bend, squat, stretch, and twist. The employee is routinely required to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to work with hand and power tools. Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel/composite toe shoes, and gloves. Hearing protection and PPE is based on job assignments, tasks, or work areas. Must apply critical thinking to perform problem solving for complex tasks, including recognizing hazards and mitigating risk. Must have the ability to provide clear direction for tasks. Must be able to openly communicate and provide feedback and direction to associates. 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. The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments with proximity to other production associates, materials, and machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required. Moderate exposure to heat, cold, and noise. Heat and cold exposure is dependent on external weather temperatures. Work areas may occasionally have wet or damp conditions. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. #J-18808-Ljbffr