Supervisor, Production Methods

Autajon is a family‑owned industrial group, where each employee is a "Connected Entrepreneur". With more than 50 years of know‑how, we create customised, innovative solutions across the Luxury Goods, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Wines & Spirits, and Confectionery & Specialties markets. We employ over 4,000 people across 41 human‑scale sites and generate sales of 800 million euros. Autajon Boston is located in the greater Nashua, NH area. The facility—autonomous under Autajon Packaging Boston—is a full‑service packaging provider offering traditional folding cartons and a variety of other innovative styles. Our key customers include Lindt, Hershey, Godiva and Ferrero Rocher. The Nashua facility employs 100 full‑time employees yearround and about 80 seasonal employees. It is 30 minutes from Boston and within a few hours of the ocean and mountains. Supervisor, Production Methods The Supervisor manages all aspects of production preparation, including ordering tooling for stamping, embossing and die‑cutting. This position is responsible for job‑bag preparation, production optimisation and daily supervision of department employees. The Supervisor works closely with the Senior Operations Manager on innovation topics and seeks continuous improvement of processes and quality. Position Summary The role of the Supervisor is to manage all aspects of production preparation, including ordering tooling for stamping, embossing and die‑cutting. This position is responsible for job‑bag preparation and production optimisation. The supervisor will help and participate with the Sr. Operations Manager on any innovation topics. Responsible for the daily supervision of the department employees including effective performance and time management. Principal Job Responsibilities Provide operations with clear and reliable production specifications derived from customer requirements. Provide technical support to the operations and sales teams as needed. Ensure that the job bags are complete, with accurate and reliable instructions and with the endorsement of the production managers needed. Optimise production cost at job and plant level; provide production estimation in support of optimisation scenarios. Provide monthly reports to executive management on method workload (job bag, tooling costs, etc.). Ensure accuracy of production specifications and integrity of the specification database through continuous maintenance and incorporation of operations feedback. Analyse customer briefs, requirements and specifications for new items, new projects or item evolution to identify production challenges from capability, capacity and quality stand‑points. Organise, participate in and capture minutes of new business meetings and technical meetings with appropriate participants as required. Meet with customer technical interface on‑site or off‑site to review current business requiring technical support. Provide ongoing technical support to help resolve process, quality or equipment issues; investigate complex production problems; analyse and recommend solutions. Monitor and evaluate the activities of the department employees and provide coaching, motivation, guidance and training to help ensure their success. Organise department work and delegate to department members as appropriate. Participate in interview processes for open positions. Responsible for effective and timely performance management functions. Support management decisions and communicate as appropriate to staff. Contribute to the team effort by helping other department members as needed. Contribute to the APBOS drive for continuous improvement through creative ideas and solutions to existing quality and operational challenges. Safety Responsibilities Must learn and comply with all AP Boston safety rules; must use appropriate safety equipment at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to supervisors; must be familiar with all safety features or equipment, machinery or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with supervisor if there is a question as to the safe procedure to be used for any job function. Requirements Engineering or scientific college degree required. 3 + years of folding carton experience in a leadership role. Ability to understand complex technical customer requirements. Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, often stressful team environment. Excellent computer skills with emphasis on use of ERP, CAD and estimation software. Excellent bilingual (English/French) communication skills, both written and verbal preferred. Excellent organisational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail. Must be able to comprehend and follow all job procedures and safety protocols. Employees must fulfil the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of AP Boston, including those set out in the employee handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. The duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by AP Boston management. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments as requested by supervisors or management. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross‑training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or work area. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between AP Boston and any employee. Benefits Compensation: $84,000 – $95,000 per year. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your well‑being both professionally and personally. Our benefits include competitive salary, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, company‑paid life insurance, a generous paid time off program, flexible spending accounts (FSA) and dependent care FSA, short‑term and long‑term disability (STD & LTD), parental leave, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a 401(k) plan with company match. Employees also enjoy 12 paid holidays each year. Autajon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr