1st Shift Supervisor

Berry Global; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manager to oversee production operations in Muscatine, Iowa. The role involves managing workflow, supervising staff, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will possess supervisory experience and a high school diploma or GED equivalent, along with strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED equivalent required.
• Supervisory experience necessary.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production workflow, efficiency, and quality.
• Supervise and direct mold techs and machine operators.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Analytical ability

Self-motivated

Education

High school education or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

THIS POSITION HAS MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION SUMMARY

The daily management duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for tracking and directing all parts manufactured as needed for work order.
• Responsible for overseeing production rate of skilled labor to monitor workflow, efficiency and quality.
• Responsible for issuing corrective action notifications for program areas failing to meet the quality/delivery expectations.
• Responsible for consistently evaluating/documenting personnel performance as needed.
• Responsible for managing housekeeping of entire production area.
• Responsible for supervising, overseeing and directing all mold techs, process leads and machine operators in their daily performance of job duties as it pertains to their productivity, quality of products manufactured, housekeeping and safety.
• Responsible for training assignments of new associates, evaluate progress during 90 day probationary period, recommends discharge or retention.
• Responsible for: conducting all counseling and written warnings, suspensions and discharges for warranted violations of plant rules.
• Responsible for managing all department employees, including but not limited to: approve or deny vacation requests, time card verification, monitor attendance and taken disciplinary action if necessary, accident investigation and assigning daily work assignments.
• Responsible for ensuring that all hours worked by associates are accurate in the attendance system and verify all time cards of all hourly associates working on their shift.
• Responsible for in the event of an injury, for preparing all accidents reports by thoroughly investigating the accident. Interview all witnesses and see that the injured employee receives medical treatment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpret company policies to employees, enforces all safety regulations.
• Responsible for new employee instructions.
• Assign jobs and scheduled employees.
• Resolve issues with employees.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• High school education or GED equivalent, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Exposure to manufacturing environment and loud noise; Hearing protection required at times.
• Equal amounts of time spent sitting, standing, bending, and lifting/moving.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Read and write English; Understand spreadsheets.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).

KEY BEHAVIORAL TRAITS FOR SUCCESS

• Analytical ability.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.
• Self-motivated, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast paced, performance driven environment.