Shift Supervisor

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

JOB DESCRIPTION_________R___________________________________________________

Summary/Objective

Directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrates the behaviors of punctuality, regular attendance, professionalism towards supervisors and co-workers, and self-directed task completion.

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications according to SOP’s and directs setup and adjustments of machines.

• Maintains harmony among employees and resolves grievances. Communicates effectively with employees to relay messages, policies, practices, schedules, etc.

• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization
• Reviews production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations.

• Retrieves, compiles, stores, and analyzes production data and provides management with insight as to more effective and efficient means of accomplishing production.

• Maintains employee time for payroll purposes, in accordance with Accounting and Human Resources policies.

• Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards.

• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

• Must comply with all departmental SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures), company GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), Employee Handbook Policies, including attendance, and all safety rules and standards.

• Training of other co-workers as needed for production demands.
• Flexibility in start and ending time will be required as needed.

• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Competencies

Verbal and written professional communication skill.

Organization skills.

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills.

Strong Leadership and management skills.

Initiative.

Problem Solving Skills/Analysis.

Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

Directly supervises approximately 25-50 employees in the designated production area.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees;
• Planning, assigning, and directing work;
• Appraising performance;
• Rewarding and disciplining employees;
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and print chemicals involved in a printing environment. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work area is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

The following physical qualifications must be met to perform the essential functions of this job: 

Ability to bend, reach, crawl, twist and lift at least 50 pounds unassisted is required. Ability to remain in a standing/seated position for long periods of time. Ability to see, hear, count, read and follow verbal directives in English. Ability to differentiate colors, horizontal and vertical positions. Ability to perform repetitive upper body motions. Color vision and peripheral vision.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Flexibility with hours and able to work OT when needed is crucial for this position.

Travel - Minimal

Required Education/Experience

Experience in multiple facets of printing, converting and label manufacturing.

Experience in a supervisor role.

High School Diploma

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor Degree in Management or Business related field or equivalent experience.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibility and activities may change at any time with or without notice.