Plant Superintendent

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

Follow and enforce established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times

Promote, support and enforce all other established policies and procedures within the division, ensuring best practices are implemented and up to date

Ensure all necessary safety documentation is recorded, retained, and updated as necessary

Achieve proficiency in and utilize company project management software and other data management systems (i.e. Amtech job costing and RPM modules and UltiPro HRIS)

Maintain plant cleanliness and neat and orderly work areas

Work from written and verbal instructions

Adhere to and enforce company objectives, policies and programs

Track waste, returns and allowances and effectively manage overall quality program

Establish areas of responsibility for immediate subordinates and give general direction to various departments to ensure adherence to production schedules, standards of performance, quality and safety programs

Evaluate associates weaknesses and create improvement plans to suit their individual needs.

Carry out corrective action trainings when needed.

Provide guidance to the maintenance supervisor on how maintenance can best support the production team.

Identify weaknesses in operations processes and collaborate with the plant manager to enact an improvement plan.

Ensure that all safety policies are being followed.

Actively look for ways to create a safer work environment through JSA's, hazard elimination, and education.

Participate in job process meetings for new and existing orders with the goal of eliminating manufacturing issues before orders hit the plant floor.

Coordinate with the shipping supervisor and scheduler to ensure on time deliveries to customers.

Direct production, maintenance and shipping team with production requirements, equipment utilization, quality/quantity standards, safety/housekeeping, equipment repair and maintenance

Ensure best practices are followed that support positive workplace culture and associate morale

Analyze reports and financial statements indicating manpower, attendance, job bidding, labor costs, overtime, equipment efficiencies, production shipments, etc.

Investigate, determine and implement corrective measures to improve operations deviating from established standards

Develop and implement improvements for methods, equipment, material handling techniques and similar projects

Drive inventory management and track industry news and pricing of all necessary supplies such as ink, skids and adhesives

Oversee and direct supervisors with associate performance and disciplinary management and make effective recommendations for discipline, promotion, transfer or termination

Staff, train and mentor production, maintenance and shipping supervisors, preparing them for new responsibilities and future challenges

Other duties as assigned

Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Skill Set:

Ability to drive results, problem solve and lead others in situations lacking necessary detail

Strong verbal and written communication and mentoring skills

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Knowledgeable of plant equipment and operations

Strong attention to detail

Proficient in lean methods

Qualifications Desired:

5 years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment

3-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager

Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred