Night Shift Production Supervisor: Die-Cut Operations Lead

Jimmy Jazz; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sabert is seeking a Production Supervisor for the night shift (6PM-6AM) in Richmond, VA to lead die cutting operations and manage the production schedule while ensuring safety and quality standards meet or exceed targets.

You will coordinate resources, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and maintain throughput. A2+ years in packaging, SAP familiarity, and strong communication are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a business, or technical discipline preferred.
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required.
• 2+ years’ experience in folding carton, corrugated, printed packaging strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume, fast paced work environment with a bias towards action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all employees through senior leadership level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and best practices; familiarization with SAP
• Bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule
• Identifies and secures necessary resources (people, materials, etc.)
• Schedules and assigns work to staff, managing and adjusting priorities
• Manage direct labor, materials, and other related costs to budget
• Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed
• Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shift
• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff as needed
• Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift
• Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff
• Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performance through multiple means; provides coaching, counseling or progressive discipline as needed
• Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed
• Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results
• Ensures a safe work environment by operating within and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines
• Maintains quality production by operating within and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeks to identify & recommend ways to streamline processes, reduce waste or enhance production
• Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift
• Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintained in HRIS
• Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift
• Sends out required shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift
• Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned

Skills

2+ years experience in folding carton/

Verbal and written communication

Prioritization and multi-tasking

Manufacturing systems knowledge

Spanish language skills

Education

Associates degree in business or technical discipline

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sabert is seeking a Production Supervisor for the night shift (6PM-6AM) in Richmond, VA to lead die cutting operations and manage the production schedule while ensuring safety and quality standards meet or exceed targets.

You will coordinate resources, supervise staff, and drive continuous improvement to reduce waste and maintain throughput. A2+ years in packaging, SAP familiarity, and strong communication are required or preferred.