Production Supervisor

Pregis is Hiring!We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" BusinessPregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.Job Title: Converting SupervisorLocation: Grand Rapids, MIDepartment: ConvertingReports to: Production ManagerWork Hours: 2nd Shift – 2:45 to 11:00 PMGeneral Scope of JobResponsible for the day-to-day operations of the Converting production area. Provide direct supervision to production employees. Plans daily work schedules, determines priorities, allocates work assignments, and regulates production process to meet specific daily production requirements. Evaluates employee performance and provides necessary feedback. Utilizes corrective action to resolve conflict and inappropriate behaviors.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides appropriate training and instructions to employees on standard and new operating procedures. Ensures a safe working environment through formal inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, safety meetings, and utilizing proper work methods, procedures and equipment.Interviewing, hiring, training, terminating, disciplining and coaching employeesCoach and develop team membersMonitor Employees' performance, conduct performance reviews, motivate team members and create strategies to boost engagement and productivityEnsures effective training of team membersWork in accordance with Pregis safety guidelinesDrive improvements and enhancements to plant safety programsEnsures plant housekeeping meets established standardsLead successful implementation of continuous improvement projectsImprove product quality and reduction of process scrapImprove plant productivity through enhanced operating processes and workflowServe as a conduit for communication between employees and management and between departmentsWork with Production Manager to ensure production schedule is properly planned and customer expectations are metMaintain and approve employee schedules and time off requestsWork cooperatively with all departments to ensure expectations are metIncorporates vision and values into day-to-day activities and behaviors guiding and motivating others.Education and/or ExperienceThe successful candidate will possess 5+ years of progressive experience in plant operations and 2+ years of management. An associate's degree is preferred.CompetenciesA basic understanding of lean manufacturing. Ability to motivate others, work under pressure and meet deadlines, read, analyze and interpret operational data, have a sense of urgency, be self-motivated and work independently, process improvement focus, results oriented and proven employee development and team building required. Strong problem-solving skills are required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational and customer service skills, computer literacy, and the ability to learn new software programs are required.Diversity and InclusionWe believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/InclusionWe offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.