Manufacturing Supervisor I

Crown Holdings; Connellsville (Fayette County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for its CAPP Division. This role involves supervising and optimizing production activities, ensuring quality compliance, and providing leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will possess considerable supervisory experience and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work across various shifts.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• 3 years of proven supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of equipment and personnel, focusing on Safety, Quality, Productivity.
• Communicate pertinent information between departments and shifts.
• Administer necessary documentation like production sheets and accident reports.

Skills

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Education/GED

Job description

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 over 26,000 people and net sales of over $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring 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 Closures, Aerosol & Promotional Packaging (CAPP) Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for the largest consumer packaging companies in North America. Our distinguished list of clients including SC Johnson, Abbott Laboratories and Unilever. We manufacture total packaging solutions including:

Closures: We manufacture a variety of decorative food and metal vacuum sealed closures, metal and composite closures, capping systems for glass and plastic container manufacturers.

Aerosol Packaging: We manufacture cans and ends for manufacturers of personal care, food, household and industrial products. We offer our customers a broad range of products including multiple sizes, color schemes and shaped packaging.

Promotional and Specialty Packaging: We manufacture a wide array of decorative containers with numerous lid and closure variations.

Here is your chance to join the CAPP Division.

Location:

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Duties And Responsibilities:

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

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and 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 “fixes” 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 set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, 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

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

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

• 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 towork various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

• Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
• 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
• Strongcomputer skills and working knowledge of variousMicrosoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Travel

0 - 10%

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.