Production Supervisor

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Hammond, Indiana is looking for a dedicated individual to supervise production shift employees and coordinate continuous improvement teams. You will manage daily production activities and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates will possess strong computer skills and a track record of motivating employees within a manufacturing environment. Join us in a climate-controlled office and dynamic production setting to foster teamwork and engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience leading and supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Ability to close and complete projects in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production shift employees and CI teams.
• Champion and participate in company safety, GMP, and CI efforts.
• Direct daily activities of production (safety, quality, throughput, maintenance).

Skills

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization

Ability to implement change within the department

Ability to motivate department employees

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma training preferred

Job description

Essential Functions

• Supervise hourly production shift employees and CI teams.
• Champion and participate in company safety, GMP, and CI efforts.
• Direct daily activities of production (safety, quality, throughput, maintenance).
• Manage and supervise employee performance through training, teamwork, counseling, and progressive discipline.
• Schedule, plan and lead improvement teams, activities, and small projects.
• Develop employees and maintain positive employee/management relationships.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of the company.
• Troubleshoot production problems.
• Manage employee hours, scheduling and payroll using UltiPro payroll system.
• Complete various reports as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to implement change within the department.
• Ability to motivate department employees to meet and exceed demands.
• Ability to close and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Must be self‑motivated.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma training preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience leading and supervising teams in a manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

• Office work area: climate‑controlled environment.
• Requires time in the manufacturing area (< 40% of time) where it is hot/cold, dusty, and noisy.
• When in the manufacturing area, required PPE must be worn.
• Audiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required (including peripheral vision and color discrimination).
• Lift light weight material with physical effort equivalent to lifting/moving materials up to 25 pounds.
• Sitting, standing and/or walking up to 8 hours per day.
• Standard work schedule for this type of role; some travel required.