Shift Supervisor

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As one of the leading print and publishing service providers in the nation, Sheridan prints everything from popular novels to prestigious education and trades books, and so much more. A career at Sheridan is so much more than just a job. We work hard, we have fun, and we are proud of what we do.

 

Job Summary

Responsible for leading, managing, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day production and quality standards on assigned shift to maximize production efficiency and labor utilization.

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. 
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate operations and activities within finishing department to achieve department and company goals.
• Provide leadership and direction to associates to ensure accurate job set up approval, time stamp sample approval, material yield, and run waste reporting and completion of scheduled priorities.
• Plan and establish work schedules, crew assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Effectively communicate with all departments to ensure schedules remain on-time. Work closely with customer service, estimating, purchasing, logistics, scheduling, and maintenance to monitor and respond to scheduling priorities and material coordination.
• In collaboration with Finishing Manager, assist in the creation, communication, and management of measurable goals for quality, safety, production, and labor utilization.
• Communicate results against published goals to department associates and use results to incorporate accountability and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Define and develop a cross training program to create a flexibly workforce allowing coverage for all key functions throughout the year.
• Resolve discrepancies in job tickets and production issues to meet on-time delivery schedules.
• Assist in the development and implementation of process control improvements within the department for cost savings, reduced spoilage and maintaining on-time delivery through the facility.
• Provide back up and cover other shifts as needed.
• Communicate results against published goals to department associates and use results to incorporate accountability and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Hire, develop, supervise, support, and evaluate associates in area of responsibility to include supporting positive employee relations; enforcing company policies, department procedures, and safety procedures; ensuring policies are administered consistently and equitably; recommending and executing personnel actions; addressing associate complaints and resolving issues; completing routine administrative tasks such as approving time and attendance, reviewing vacation schedules, etc.
• Proactively support continuous improvement initiatives and activities.
• Consistently and effectively serve as a positive role model by living Sheridan’s core values.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree plus a minimum of two years of supervisory experience in related field required. A combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of progressively more responsible work experience in related field will be considered.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of product.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and use company-specific computer applications and software.
• Ability to lead for the future by facilitating change; managing work effectively; facilitating and making decisions; taking smart risks; and elevating service standards.
• Ability to lead self by being accountable for results; possessing, applying, and increasing business knowledge and skills; supporting decisions; exhibiting professionalism; and sharing information appropriately.
• Ability to lead others by communicating effectively; building collaborative relationships; coaching for performance; encouraging new ideas; fostering teamwork; promoting inclusion; and identifying, developing, and