BACK END SUPERVISOR

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free health insurance for employees

401(k) matching

Competitive pay

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor in Olympia, WA. This role reports to the Plant Engineer and oversees equipment performance, safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage while guiding a team through daily production challenges.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of supervisory experience in high-speed manufacturing, plus a Bachelor’s degree preferred. The position offers comprehensive benefits and advancement opportunities within Crown’s Beverage Division.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Education/GED.
• Five to seven years in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to work various shifts, nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise equipment and PM&R activities across the facility.
• Communicate changes to equipment, schedules, and production problems between shifts.
• Identify and implement machinery repairs with on-the-job coaching.
• Administer documentation such as time and attendance, safety cards, and process sheets.
• Analyze data trends daily to respond to out-of-spec conditions.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Division Overview

Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Location

This position is located in Olympia, Washington on Fones Rd.

Salary: $71,727- $126,000

• Actual salary will be determined based on skill and experience level*

Benefits

The Crown Plan offers employees a comprehensive, high-quality Medical Program, dental, and vision as well as a Prescription Drug Program. Along with options for Flexible Spending Account, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and more. New employees become eligible for benefits under the Plan the 1st of the month following one full month of employment and must enroll within 30 days of your eligibility date to have coverage for the remainder of the current Plan year (January 1 through December 31).

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Plant Engineer, the Manufacturing Supervisor responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and PM&R personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing repair on machinery and equipment problems
• Performs and facilitates "on the job training" and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
• Manages machinery PM&R activities and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned
• Analyze data trends daily and react accordingly to out of specification readings

Job Requirements

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• High School Education/GED
• Five to seven year(s) experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
• At least three years of proven supervisory experience
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with MRC, Decorators, LSM, Neckers, and Palletizers preferred
• Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
• Experience with MRCs, Decorators, LSMs, Neckers, and Palletizers

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and "think outside the box"
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The noise level is frequently loud

CROWN offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees and well as company matched 401(k).

EEO/AA/Vets/Disabled

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30 program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.