Production Supervisor, 2nd & 3rd Shift

• Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of associated defined value stream.
• Schedule, lead and direct crew personnel in their daily duties, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety procedures, accurate and proper recording of raw materials, quality, and production data within the department.
• Provides coaching, support and regular feedback to staff.
• Prepares and conducts performance reviews as well as disciplinary action in accordance with company policy.
• Assists in training of personnel in the use of current/new/modified equipment.
• Provides necessary troubleshooting so that key metrics are in control.
• Able to work safely and independently to identify and resolve any quality issues.
• Coordinates maintenance activities and maintains a high standard of housekeeping for assigned area.
• Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.
• Coordinates Trials with crews and R & D.
• Ability to communicate quality or machine and area issues that occur during off hours and relay the communication to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in all accident investigations relating to incidents within assigned area as needed.
• Focus on meeting defined goals thru teamwork.
• Initiates documentation related to crew performance issues good or bad.
• Planning & scheduling of all the wet-laid machines
• Maintaining track of documentations and performance of machines including hourly trackers, first piece inspections and OTAPIF
• Focusing on machine performance and continuously working towards increasing productivity and reducing regrading
• Supporting the management in 5S implementation in the Mill
• Supporting the Mill inventory management
• Covering other team leads for vacation and other coverage when needed (situational)
• Communication
• (position’s responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization)
• Internal communication necessary with all associated personnel related to the machines & maintenance, so that any and all pertinent information is clearly understood.

• High School diploma or associate degree or equivalent.
• Preferred: At least 5 years of previous experience in manufacturing.
• Preferred: Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Computer literacy required.

• Identify and immediately report any unsafe act, condition or potential hazard following company policy.
• Constant alertness; must be able to complete multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.
• Must be able to prioritize and delegate tasks to safely maintain quality production.
• Must be able to coordinate groups of production machine, converting and support staff personnel.
• Must be able to make proper decisions and/or judgments pertaining to product quality during production.
• Must be able to work safely, independently, quickly and accurately with little or no supervision.
• Must strictly adhere to on-call policy responsibilities.
• Must be able to work consecutive days within our company policy guidelines with little advanced notification.
• Must be able to coordinate, guide and train personnel within designated work area.
• Accurately verify records of material usages as they pertain to designated area.
• Ensure any non-conforming material in any state raw/semi-finished/finished is clearly and accurately identified along with any necessary documentation so that it can be properly disposition.
• Ensure that all Lock-Out/Tag-Out and Confined Space procedures are complied with.
• Understand functions of and be able to operate all related systems connected to area of responsibility.
• Must be able to identify all machine parts and systems and know their function as related to process and or converting.
• Understand the area that is assigned for housekeeping responsibility and the level of cleanliness that is expected in that area.
• Understand and comply with general, departmental and job specific safety rules, as well as the Site Safety plan.
• Understand and comply with Plant Environmental guidelines, as well as federal and state mandated RCRA Waste Handling and Recycling Procedures.
• Capable of inspecting equipment setups and auditing workmanship.
• Must have required basic math skill to perform any related calculations within area of responsibility.
• Must be able to perform safety audits.
• Must know how to read and record a setting card and associated batching instructions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Must make proper machine adjustments in response to quality control testing results of physical and attribute samples.
• Must be able to read, understand and make proper adjustment for attribute and physical property test results as they relate to standard specifications.
• Must be aware of 5S structure and should be capable to implement 5S.
• Mean be capable of running teams for various improvements and new projects.
• Must have understanding of positive feedback and coaching techniques.

• Must conduct business and present him/herself within company's standard values
• Must present oneself at high level of integrity as a role model for all employees
• Step in for any employee performing any task on the line (provided trained to do so)
• Cross train within or outside the area in other position(s).
• Demonstrated Mechanical Aptitude
• End-To-End Process Understanding
• Engaging and Open Communication
• Performance Management
• Team Leadership
• Continuous improvement methodology knowledge
• Driving results for value
• HSE Management
• Rapid Problem Solving
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to motivate associates and hourly employees in a fair and professional manner
• Proficient with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and e-mail.
• Understanding of OSHA and other relevant safety regulations and labor practices
• Physical Demands
• Must possess a minimum corrected vision of 20/40. Vision to be checked every 2 years with records to reside in the Medical Dept.
• Must possess high manual dexterity including ascending and descending stairs, ramps and ladders.
• Must be able to wear/use required P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Must have tested adequate hearing ability to ensure safe operations.
• Must possess a sufficient level of agility for climbing catwalks, working around moving machinery, as well as working in wet environments. (MANUFACTURING ONLY).
• Hold safety rail with at least one hand while ascending or descending and stair or ladder while performing tasks.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a consistent basis over the course of a shift.

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