JOB DESCRIPTION



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital making sure plans and actions support strategic initiatives.
  


• Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout assigned departments for problem solving, efficacy gains and cost reduction depending on need.
  


• Manage spending, such as overtime and headcount against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
  


• Work to establish management practices throughout assigned areas which include all employee's positive involvement with opportunity for constructive input and actions.
  


• Prepare work schedules, assign work, oversee and assist employees in meeting production schedules
  


• Coordinate with Demand Planner to maintain Small Batch schedule.
  


• Review Demand Planner's schedule and print batch tickets, Stage Gate notes as needed.
  
  Check off batch tickets.
  
  
  


• Assist / Cover for QC Color Supervisor when needed to ensure product flow through the plant.
  


• Monitor production work flow in process in production, routinely walking the floor and observing progress and detecting bottle necks.
  


• Maintain discipline, morale and personnel relations and address primary complaints
  


• Oversee orientation and training of new employees
  


• Work with front line leadership team to recommend and implement terminations, transfers, promotions and wage adjustments
  


• Work with other departments to complete production schedule requirements
  


• Check material shortages, machine or equipment defects and causes for production delays
  


• Maintain equipment and work areas and eliminate safety hazards
  


• Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
  
  
  


• Maintain clean and safe work environment using correct tools properly
  


• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with the latest production and production management concepts.
  


• Actively promotes and drives a culture that creates a safe working environment for all employees.
  


• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  


• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a team environment
  


• Knowledge of all department's functions
  


• Knowledge of company policies and procedures
  


• Strong leadership/management skills
  


• PC Requirements- MS Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  

• High school diploma or equivalent
  


• College degree preferred
  


• Minimum 5 years' experience in manufacturing supervisor/management field
  


• Basic math skills
  


• Basic reading and comprehension skills