Production Supervisor

Huhtamaki; Hammond (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki in Hammond, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly shift teams and CI efforts in a manufacturing environment. You will oversee safety, quality, throughput and maintenance, while coaching staff and ensuring adherence to GMP standards and company policies.

Responsibilities include planning and leading improvement projects, managing employee hours and payroll using UltiPro, and communicating across all levels of the organization to maintain a productive, safe workplace.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to implement change within the department.
• Able to motivate department employees to meet and exceed demands.
• Ability to close and complete projects in a timely manner.
• Must be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly production shift employees and CI teams.
• Champion and participate in Safety, GMP, and CI efforts.
• Direct daily activities of Production including safety, quality, throughput, and 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.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Change management

Team motivation

Project completion

Self-motivation

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma training

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet

We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.

You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Essential Functions

• Supervise hourly Production shift employees and Continuous Improvement (CI) teams.
• Champion and participate in company Safety, GMP, and CI efforts.
• Direct daily activities of Production included, but not limited to, safety, quality, throughput, and 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 etc. using UltiPro Payroll System.
• Complete various reports, as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office required.
• Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Able to implement change within the department.
• Able 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.

Environment

Office work area is a climate-controlled environment. Requires time in the manufacturing area (<40% of time) where it is a hot/cold, dusty, and noisy environment. While in the manufacturing area, required PPE must be worn. Audiovisual capabilities of speech, vision and hearing required, including peripheral vision and color discrimination capabilities. 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. Work schedule is standard for this type of role. This position will require some travel.

Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet.