Plant Supervisors - 3rd Shift Supervisor

Schwarz Partners; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Converting/Finishing Supervisor for the Third Shift. This role involves leading a dedicated team to ensure the timely production of high-quality products in a safe environment. You'll be responsible for directing operations, optimizing production schedules, and training team members to achieve excellence. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are passionate about quality and team development, this opportunity offers a supportive culture and a chance to make a significant impact in the manufacturing sector. Join a company that values diversity and strives for customer-focused reliability.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required with 2 years of experience in finishing equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production team and ensure quality standards are met.
• Train team members and manage production schedules effectively.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to safety policies.

Skills

Quality Checks

Production Terminology

Multi-tasking

Organizational Skills

Teaching and Training

Work Ethic

OEE Understanding

Education

High School Degree or GED

2 Years Experience Operating Finishing Equipment

2 Years Experience Leading Teams

College/Trade School Degree in Manufacturing

Job description

STS Packaging Indianapolis, a Schwarz Partners, L.P. Joint Venture company is currently seeking a Converting/Finishing Supervisor for Third Shift in Mooresville, IN. The Converting/Finishing Supervisor provides oversight and leadership to the Finishing Department and ensures the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. This position manages, plans and directs the operations of the department in a safe, hazard-free work environment, while managing personnel, quality and production procedures, achieving total customer satisfaction in a cost-effective manner, with continuous support to the plant manager.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Directs and supports Feeder/Packers throughout shift to achieve production goals in both forming and straight-line gluing areas; maintain quality throughout production day.
• Adhere to production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Responsible for production team productivity throughout shift, including assigning all breaks and assigning other tasks such as cleaning, repacking, hold product inspection/sorting, etc. during line downtime events.
• Works on the production lines whenever unexpected absenteeism occurs, or when needed to meet Customer needs.
• Communicates production targets and product specifications to production team.
• Creates work orders and other labels as required.
• Promotes and facilitates the personal development of team members by identifying the need for training and providing training.
• Trains team on required paperwork, and ensures all inventory, scrap, etc. are logged accurately.
• Enters/codes downtime and navigates line dashboard with ability to explain it to production team.
• Trains operators on glue tolerances and machine settings, operation and maintenance.
• Maintains required materials supplies (RSCs, glue, WIP, etc.) at the lines and directs material handlers as needed based on priorities.
• Ensure 5S standards are followed according to visual aids in the department.
• Understands the flow of the palletizing area and communicates with palletizing employees to assist with any systems issues that arise throughout the shift.
• Responsible for training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties related to day-to-day issues that may arise, as assigned by the Plant Manager.
• Ability to work overtime as the job requires.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area and reports unsafe conditions to management for resolution.
• Adheres to all safety policies, including always wearing required PPE, and sets an example to others for model safety behavior.
• Makes informed decisions on quality defects and trains production team on common quality defects, including how to detect as well as what to do if observed.
• Reports any major quality or food safety issues to Supervisor.
• Conform to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures and policies to assure products are suitable for food contact.
• Responsible for reporting any product quality or food safety issues to the Quality Manager (SQF Practitioner) or Management Team Member.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• High School degree or GED.
• 2 years’ experience operating finishing equipment.
• 2 years experience in leading effective teams.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• College/Trade School degree in manufacturing.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of how to perform basic quality checks.
• Fluent in production terminology.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to teach, train and perform.
• Strong work ethic.
• Basic understanding of OEE and how it is used to measure machine overall performance.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work overtime when needed.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in English is required.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Physical Demands:

Constant standing, walking, talking, hearing; occasional sitting; specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision. The position also requires the ability to stand 90% of shift and lift up to forty-five pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.