Production Supervisor

Magnera Corporation; Candler (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation, located in Candler, North Carolina, is looking for a Production Supervisor responsible for coordinating and supervising technicians and operators across multiple production lines. This role includes training, scheduling, and monitoring production targets to optimize plant resources.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, excellent leadership and communication skills. The position requires flexibility, as it involves 12-hour rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Ability to work flexible hours (12-hour rotating shifts)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of daily operations of multiple non-woven production lines
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and perform daily meetings with the team
• Monitor all process and support personnel to ensure completion of production goals
• Drive forklift for movement of various items in manufacturing area

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of production technicians and operators for multiple lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position will include training, scheduling, monitoring production targets and effective utilization of plant resources.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for coordinating activities of daily operations of multiple non-woven production lines
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner, complies with all safety rules including ZES and confined spaced entry.
• Performs daily meetings with team; reviewing safety, equipment issues, production schedules, and continuous improvement plans.
• Ensures the coordination of safety & housekeeping audits and the investigation efforts for all incidents.
• Accountable for monitoring all process and support personnel to ensure the completion of production goals. Ensures proper documentation of all process parameters is set within range and deviations are completed for all out of control limits.
• Follows production schedule and coordinates activities with materials, maintenance, quality and production.
• Accountable for ensuring that lines are set-up correctly and all audits have been completed.
• Accountable for meeting waste standards and addressing any off-specification material.
• Accountable for reviewing lab data and adjusting the process as needed. Reviews control charts and if adjustments are made to the process, changes are documented.
• Accountable for ensuring that preventive maintenance is completed per defined schedule. Operator PM’s are completed and signed-off.
• Performs routine or minor maintenance of equipment. Assists Maintenance in replacing belts and changing filters and other routine maintenance as assigned by production management.
• Troubleshoots process and equipment issues using analytical trouble shooting skills and other tools.
• Documents all downtime events with detailed information.
• Drives forklift for movement of various items in manufacturing area. Complies with FIFO system for raw materials.
• Accountable for maintaining housekeeping expectations. Conduct housekeeping audits and report findings.
• Accountable for achieving Key Performance Measures; Safety, Quality, Uptime and Yield.
• Leads and participates on Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement teams.
• Accomplishes manufacturing staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Trains team members on equipment and procedures.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.
• Reviews all production paperwork to ensure accuracy and proper completion.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

3-5 years manufacturing experience

Demonstrated leadership capabilities

Excellent computer skills

Excellent communication skills

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Ability to work flexible hours (12-hour rotating shifts)