Production Supervisor

Location: New Castle, PA.(onsite)Multiple shifts avaialble

Department: Production

Reports To: Plant ManagerFLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job will supervise the production environment and staff, coordinating efforts with the Maintenance and Quality Control departments. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.1. Develop mastery of daily operational policies and procedures on the production floor to leadteam.a. Oversee the staging of raw materials for production, (forklift certification and trainingdesirable)b. Monitor proper inspection and packing of containers for release to finished goodsc. Direct work flow and document changes in production, including lot number and workorder changes to ensure quality and meet timetablesd. Responsible to meet production quality and productivity goalse. Lead and direct personnel in daily and periodic sanitation policies and proceduresf. Demonstrate safety in all aspects of job 2. Develop working knowledge of Quality Controla. Develop full understanding of measurable testing for meeting product specificationsb. Understand basic documentation requirements to meet corrective action and defectivereturn evaluation.c. Assist staff in resolving complex problems or issues beyond the scope of standardprocedures in situations where marginal product is being produced 3. Develop a solid foundation of mechanical and operational knowledge with production equipment.a. Monitor production processes on blow mold machines to maintain product specificationsb. Ability to troubleshoot minor issues with auxiliary equipment to keep production linesrunning efficientlyc. Develop ability to stop, start and run in a project in the absence of maintenance staffd. Understand mechanical operation of equipment to the extent that the supervisor mayassist in troubleshooting quality and operational issues as they arise in productione. Manage the use of auxiliary production equipment and facility resources for the mostefficient use of utilities 4. Supervise staff in accordance with company policies and proceduresa. Work with Human Resources to conduct interviews, hire new staff, train and evaluateeach employee on the supervisor’s teamb. Coach, motivate, develop and retain a qualified production teamc. Conduct employee performance reviews establishing employee goals and expectationsd. Coordinate team meetings and training sessionse. Responsible for staff work assignments/rotations, employee training, employee breaks, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employeesf. Provide accurate and timely documentation on employees, incidents, safety and sanitationas required

Food Safety Responsibilities: Train and supervise employees to:1. Handle bottles in such a way as to avoid inserting fingers inside bottles 2. Ensure packaging materials never come in contact with the floor 3. Ensure bottles are sealed in packaging in a quick and efficient manner to minimize exposure toambient air and the possibility of contamination 4. Ensure pallets are stretch-wrapped so there are no gaps from the pallet to the top slip sheet

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Attendance/Punctuality—Is consistently at work, on time and prepared for their duties. Attitude—Possesses the desire to develop a team; takes responsibility for learning and sharingknowledge to executing daily duties in a proficient manner. Is eager to learn, willing to assistfellow team members as needed and maintains positive, professional report with management andteam members. Dependability—Understands responsibilities and duties to the extent that employee is selfdirected for the good of the team. Must be a self-starter; not requiring constant supervision. Follows instructions and responds to management direction on special tasks; asking necessaryquestions to complete the task accurately the first time and following tasks through to completion. Leadership—Leads through example; demonstrates proper execution of policies and proceduresin the daily work environment. Effectively enforces policies and procedures in a professionalmanner. Quality—Understands expectations of product quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance andmonitors production to ensure quality. Quantity—Works efficiently helping team members meet productivity standards; strives toincrease productivity without compromising quality. Initiative—Looks for ways to improve the work environment and production processes; asks forand offers help when needed. Safety and Security—Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafeconditions; uses equipment and materials properly. Education and/or Experience• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.• Manufacturing background desirable, but not mandatory.• Management experience or demonstration of leadership capabilities required. Language Skills• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.• Ability to write simple correspondence.• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to otheremployees of the organization