Packout Shift Manager

Description

JOB TITLE: Packout Shift Manager 

DEPARTMENT: Packout 

REPORTS TO: Packout Operations Manager 

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company, is the leading creative packaging and display partner to brand marketers, retailers and e-commerce. Our passion, experience, technology and consumer insights move product and drive sales.

Our Mission

Our Passion Powers Your Product

Our Values

Creativity: Our ideas create Client success.

Passion: We have heart with a Customer Service attitude.

Integrity: We honor our business & planet with sustainable practices.

Responsible: We own it!

Safe: Our safe work habits protect us all.

Fun: We take our work seriously- not ourselves 

SUMMARY

The Packout Shift Manager oversees the management, planning, scheduling, development, and execution of projects in Packout as well as the execution of receipts and shipments of materials and finished goods. The Packout Shift Manager provides supervision and direction to the pack out operation and ensures compliance with company procedures. The role schedules personnel and is responsible for conflict resolution within the shift.

JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Analyzes general facility operations.
• Participates in meetings with the operations team regarding new projects and required tasks.
• Makes recommendations for changes to improve production design or production efficiency.
• Conducts regular production meetings with supervisors and leads about new projects.
• Participates on the evaluation and cost analysis of the projects during the run and when completed. Able to provide feedback about ways to improve.
• Works with Packout Project Planning to determine order in which projects will run.
• Performs production line flow Analysis with supervisors to identify more efficient practices.
• Works with procedures to improve existing systems.
• Ensures machines maintained and preventive maintenance procedures are followed. Inspect work centers with supervisors for evidence of excessive waste.
• Makes supplies and equipment available for maximum efficiency.
• Participates in the planning of annual organizational budget and job costing.
• Hires staff and forms teams within the department.
• Mentors new hires to ensure a smooth transition to a new system.
• Holds training sessions for staff.
• Rolls out new policies for increased production and efficiency throughout the shift.
• Works with Packout Estimating team to Identify tasks and tools appropriate for each project.
• Communicates with first & second shift crews about pending assignments.
• Coordinates scheduled maintenance procedures with maintenance manager.
• Performs checks on workplace practices for compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Schedules crew working hours and shift rotation.
• Evaluates employee’s performance across entire shift.
• Oversees 2nd shift dock schedule and ensures that shipping/receiving team is properly staffed to execute.
• Oversees the movement of goods between the storage/manufacturing facilities and the Packout facility, as needed.
• Ensures the Completion of all paperwork relating to received and shipped materials by end-of-shift.
• Escalates opportunities for improvement to Packout Operations Manager and is actively involved in continuous improvement.
• Performs additional duties as requested

Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES

• Equivalent to completion of two years college, preferably supplemented by coursework and training in business, customer relations, and project management.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English a plus.

Core Competencies

• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Consistently conducts themselves in an honest and trustworthy manner. Does not pursue their own individual objectives to the detriment of company goals. Sets an example for others to follow. Does the right thing.
• Demonstrates energy and passion about what they do and knows how to balance work and fun. Is generally optimistic and upbeat; fun to be around. Has a strong belief and zeal for the industry, the job, and the company. Conveys energy and intensity