Shift Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:


The Shift Supervisor ensures day-to-day safe and efficient operation of the Plant and provides leadership, coaching, training, and direction to employees.


ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and directs production activities and establishes production priorities for products consistent with effective operations and cost factors.
• Ensures products are manufactured with an emphasis on quality and strict adherence to specifications and standards.
• Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, operation and/or production problems.
• Supervises production by maintaining a high level of visibility and involving employees in decision-making and problem solving and managing Production Employee performance.
• Participates in the hiring process in partnership with HR.
• Responsible for creating the production manpower schedule.
• Participates in the development of safety programs and investigations and ensures all employees are trained in safety regulations/policies and are aware of machine hazards.
• Supports Crew Leader in his/her effort to establish effective priorities for the day and to assists the Operating Crews to implement the action plans to address those priorities.
• Conducts routine meetings with Crew Leaders to standardize operating procedures as well as develop and document plans for continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE)

• Bachelor's Degree and/or minimum of 3-5 years related experience in the paper industry or manufacturing discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Union Experience Preferred
• Supervisory experience.
• Computer skills; including MS Office Suite.
• Strong technical process knowledge.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Flexible and positive attitude towards change.
• Good written and verbal communication skills as well as a good listener.
• Ability to handle constant changes and multiple priorities efficiently and effectively.
• Experience with OSHA & VPP desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS AND ENVIRONMENT:


The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.


Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is often required to stand, walk, sit, smell, talk, use hands to lift, carry, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop. The employee is often required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Occasionally required to climb stairs, kneel or crouch, balance.


Work Environment: Regularly exposed to hot and/or humid conditions; wet and/or slippery areas, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. Work near moving and/or vibrating mechanical parts. The noise level ranges from quiet conditions to very loud noise.


Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000