Plant Supervisors - 2nd Shift Supervisor

STS Packaging, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a 2nd shift Production Supervisor in Charlotte, NC. The Production Supervisor reports to the Plant Superintendent. The Production Supervisor provides oversight and leadership for Manufacturing Operations that includes the Press Department, and Bag Converting Department to ensure the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. This position manages, plans and directs the operations of the departments in a safe, hazard-free work environment, while managing personnel, quality and production procedures, achieving total customer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner, with continuous support to the plant superintendent. This position is located at 1201 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION
• Directs and supports employees throughout shift to achieve production goals in both bag production, material handling and printing areas; maintain quality throughout production day
• Adhere to production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
• Responsible for production team productivity throughout shift, including assigning all breaks and assigning other tasks such as cleaning, repacking, hold product inspection/sorting, etc. during line downtime events
• Communicates production targets and product specifications to production team
• Creates work orders for mechanical issues and works hand in hand with maintenance department to prioritize repairs
• Trains team on required paperwork, and ensures all inventory, scrap, etc. are logged accurately
• Enters/codes downtime and navigates line dashboard with ability to explain it to production team
• Ensure 5S standards are followed according to visual aids in the department
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques and the ability to train
• Responsible for ensuring employees are properly trained; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Other duties related to day-to-day issues that may arise, as assigned by the Plant Superintendent
• Ability to work any shift as required by business needs
OTHER SIGNIFICANT JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution
• Adheres to all safety policies, including always wearing required PPE, and sets an example to others for model safety behavior
• Makes informed decisions on quality defects and trains production team on common quality defects, including how to detect as well as what to do if observed
• Reports any major quality or food safety issues
• Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact
• Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team member
• Additional duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS
• High School diploma or GED
• 3 years’ experience in manufacturing environment
• Supervisory experience leading teams
PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
• 4 year College degree or 5 years manufacturing experience in printing and packaging industry
• Flexographic Printing Experience
• Strong Mechanical Aptitude

REQUIRED SKILLS (TECHNICAL, CLERICAL, LANGUAGE, ETC.)
• Self-driven
• Experience in building successful teams
• Knowledge of how to perform basic quality checks
• Fluent in production terminology
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to teach, train and perform
• Strong work ethic
• Basic understanding of OEE and how it is used to measure machine overall performance
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Fluent in English required
• Fluent in Spanish a plus


PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Constant standing, walking, talking, hearing; occasional sitting; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. The position also requires the ability to stand 90% of shift and lift up to 45 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

OTHER INFORMATION
• Tools required for the job: Steel toe shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses, hair nets when on plant floor
• Steel toe shoes are provided by employee, all other tools provided by employer
• The essential job functions and major job functions listed abo