Shift Supervisor

A front-line, hands-on supervisory position in a plastic closure manufacturing plant. The plant operates on 3 shifts 7 days a week. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day safety, quality, maintenance, and efficiency of an hourly work force.

Primary Responsibilities

– Assume complete responsibility for the shift and its operation
– Understand and positively impact key plant control factors of safety, quality, standard operating procedures, employee relations, training and continuous improvement
– Organize shift activity in a manner to remove barriers to safety, quality and efficiency
– Monitor, investigate and implement safety, quality, productivity and cost control improvement activities
– Must have effective communication skills that enable the ability to direct/assign work assignments and cultivate a positive work environment
– Foster an environment conducive to achieving continuous improvement/lean objectives. Must have the ability to operate in a lean manufacturing environment utilizing 5S and other continuous improvement tools
– Perform daily observations and initiate corrective measures to insure that the safety of all plant personnel and visitors is not compromised
– Understand, monitor and maintain product quality levels.
– Assist in the maintenance of SQF Quality Systems and problem solving efforts on high impact quality issues
– Develop and mentor employees. Understand, use and train employees on SOPs. Oversee all new employee training
– Manage the workplace in a manner that exceeds throughput goals, working closely with all employees and striving for continuous improvement
– Review production sheets and verify that production floor is set up to handle the requirements of the shift
– Coordinate and facilitate efficient color changes and production line clearances
– Responsible for the scheduling of all production employees on the shift and coordinating all requests for vacation and other time off.
– Perform routine inspections, tests and evaluations of finished product
– Investigate manufacturing/production issues for root cause analysis. Perform acceptance sampling and/or determine if situation needs a review board or not in making decisions
– Monitor the performance of and effectively troubleshoot issues with in-line vision inspection equipment
– Perform facility safety audits to insure adherence to all safety standards, including behavior based and hazard audits
– Ensures the effective maintenance of the SQF System
– Perform facility quality audits to insure adherence to all quality standards, including GMPs, housekeeping, and record keeping
– Monitor employee performance and facilitate formal performance evaluations
– Enforce all Company policies and procedures
– Oversee the preventative maintenance schedule and ensure that all PM tasks are completed weekly
– Prepare the final production report at the end of the shift and enter all data into the computer. Set up the production floor for next shift

Additional Responsibilities

– Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve company goals and provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge
– Perform all duties in accordance with safety rules and procedures
– Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

– Bachelors Degree from a four-year college or university; or 2 years of related experience while managing others; or equivalent combination of education and experience
– Knowledge and experience with SQF is preferred. Training will be provided as needed.
– Ability to write information and respond to questions from employees, customers, members of management, peers, and the general public. Ability to effectively present information.
– Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists. Ability o interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
– Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record-keeping, routine database activity, spreadsheet, graphics, Microsoft Office products.
– Must possess interpersonal skills, attention to detail and be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
– Ability to multi-task and manage projects, delegating tasks/assignments as needed.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

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