Production Supervisor

Brook & Whittle Limited; Guilford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook & Whittle LTD is seeking a production supervisor to plan and assign work, uphold policies, and drive improvements. You will run the UTECO press as needed and manage safety, quality, and efficiency across shifts.

The role requires 3+ years in production, strong leadership, and lean manufacturing experience. We value collaboration and continuous improvement in a fast-growing packaging solutions environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; degree in business/management/related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Meet physical and safety requirements of the role.
• Time management and delegation skills.
• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience in quality management and lean manufacturing preferred.
• Interpersonal skills for customer and leadership interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop team members and hold them accountable.
• Uphold Brook & Whittle policies and procedures.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, and safety to meet goals.
• Lead the production team to continuously improve operations.
• Manage production performance measures and report progress to management.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize performance.
• Perform accident investigations.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
• Maintain facility security.
• Review team performance and provide feedback.
• Communicate job status and press schedules with other departments.
• Engage in continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Represent operations during customer press approvals.
• Understand lean manufacturing to implement process improvements.
• Review KPIs to ensure departmental objectives are met.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Process/Performance management

Problem solving

Goal achievement

Communication & conflict management

Time management

Technical knowledge of labels

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The production supervisor collaborates with others to plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, as well as recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions. In addition, will run the UTECO press as needed.

PAY RATE: $35 +

SHIFTS: 2nd (3pm - 11:30pm) and 3rd shift (11pm – 7:30am)

Essential Functions:

• Hire, train, and develop team members and hold them accountable.
• Uphold B+W policies and procedures.
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, and safety to achieve all established goals.
• Lead the production team to continuously improve operations performance.
• Manage production performance measures, including visual controls and provide regular progress reports to production / plant manager.
• Collaborate widely to optimize performance of entire B+W operation.
• Perform accident investigations.
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping.
• Maintain security of the facility.
• Review job performance of team members and provide constructive feedback.
• Communicate with other departments regarding job status and press schedule.
• Perform all essential job functions in accordance with company policies and safe operating procedures.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and continuous improvement events.
• Serve as an example of what our company values most: innovation, respect, integrity, creativity and collaboration.
• Work together professionally in a team environment with co-workers and other department personnel.
• Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for department as needed.
• Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations associated with Brook & Whittle and the Pressroom Department.
• Will work directly with all press operators to ensure jobs are run to customer’s critical to quality requirements.
• Represent operations during Customer Press Approvals.
• Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing techniques to implement process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
• Reviews Key Performance Indicators (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure area is on track to meet overall departmental objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Skills:

• Leadership and team member development.
• Process and performance management.
• Problem solving.
• Goal achievement.
• Communication and conflict management.
• Time Management.
• Technical knowledge of labels.
• Lean Manufacturing experience and knowledge

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Degree in business, management, logistics or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment.
• Willing and able to meet the physical and safety requirements of the role
• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in quality management and lean manufacturing preferred.
• Interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with customers and leadership.
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office.

Physical Demands:

• Being on feet for an extensive period while working on production floor.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

About us:

Brook & Whittle is a fast-growing company with strong potential for career growth. Wouldn’t it be cool to go to the store and pick up products that you can say ‘we make that label’? We are a leading prime label printer offering packaging solutions for highly decorated shrink, film, and paper pressure sensitive products. We are highly innovative, developing new technologies and solutions to our customers’ requests and needs; our skilled employees operate some of the most advanced presses in the market and we offer superior artwork.

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We are a very diverse workforce that we celebrate as well; we reward good performance through our recognition program, our advancement opportunities and our pay structures.

We welcome you to consider being part of this great team.

Disclaimer The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

AAP/EEO Statement

Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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