Production Supervisor

Cenveo Worldwide Limited; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenveo Worldwide Limited in Kent, WA is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift (10:30pm–6:30am). Lead a team in a high‑volume environment, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across production processes.

The role involves 35–40 direct reports, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some Saturdays during peak periods. Degree preferred but experience accepted in lieu of degree; strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role in a production environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required; experience may substitute.
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems (Kronos) is a plus.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Safety: ensure shift safety and adherence to plant policies; assist with investigations and corrective actions.
• Employee relations: coach, evaluate, and develop staff; assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Payroll: monitor and update Kronos timekeeping.
• Production: execute and communicate production plan; ensure staffing and equipment meet workload needs.
• Lean Leadership: drive continuous improvement and reduce scrap and rework.
• High Performance Workplace: foster teamwork and maintain quality and customer focus.
• Quality: monitor defects and ensure standard work and reporting.
• Schedule: provide coverage across shifts, including Saturdays as needed.

Skills

Supervisory

Lean Manufacturing

Safety Compliance

People Management

Kronos Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Manufacturing/Industrial Management focus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Information about the Company: Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes with over 100 years of experience and approximately 30 billion envelopes manufactured annually. We are hiring immediately for an experienced Production Supervisor 3rdshift for our facility in Kent, WA (10:30pm - 6:30am).

The ideal candidate will lead a staff of production employees to ensure a constant flow of production of the highest quality in a safe work environment.

The schedule is Monday - Friday and will include some Saturdays during busy season / as production needs dictate. This is an exempt level position with approximately 35-40 direct reports (non-exempt employees).

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Cenveo provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Production Supervisor Responsibilities & Daily Duties:

• Safety: Ensure safety during shift including compliance with plant safety policies. Accompany injured employees for treatment. Assist with accident investigations, implementation of corrective actions and developing safe operating procedures.
• Employee Relations: Employee coaching and development through Performance evaluations. Develop employees to performance standards. Administer corrective actions. Identify and develop future leaders in manufacturing. Assisting with hiring activities to include interviewing, resume and application review. Assist Plant Manager and other Lead Supervisors to coordinate and/or conduct training or onboarding for new employees and existing employees as needed.
• Payroll: Monitor and update the timekeeping system (Kronos).
• Production: Execute and effectively communicate the production plan. Understand staffing, equipment, and facility needs based on projected workload requirements. Monitor personnel to ensure the following: Start up and shut down operations are performed safety, monitor production to ensure optimum performance, ensure that quality control inspections and reporting is done each hour.
• Lean Leadership: Provide leadership in the continuous improvement process utilizing lean manufacturing concepts. Work with the plant manager and other Lead Supervisors to improve procedures and processes and to reduce scrap and rework. Encourage employees to participate in the continuous improvement process.
• High Performance Workplace: Foster teamwork through effective communication regarding the relationship between quality workmanship, customer service and customer satisfaction. Strong ability to perform in a high volume environment work with speed and accuracy.
• Quality: Monitor defect rates, report on quality issues, ensure standard work and work instructions are being followed.
• Schedule: Flexibility is required to provide coverage on various shifts during the week and Saturdays as needed.

Production Supervisor Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• This position requires the incumbent to experience frequent periods of sitting, standing, walking, bend, stoop, kneel and twist.
• The position requires the incumbent to occasionally lift, push, pull and carry minimal weights if needed with or without assistance.
• This position requires the incumbent to grasp objects utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination and the utilization of color vision.
• Exposure to noise; must wear hearing protection and safety shoes.

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Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory/ leadership role in a production environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Will consider experience in lieu of Bachelor's degree, emphasis on Manufacturing, Industrial Management, or similar preferred.
• Represent the company positively and effectively in all situations.
• Demonstrated leadership ability required. Supervision in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Union experience preferred, not required.
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to problem solve independently and implement solutions.
• Flexibility to work various schedules based on the needs of the business.
• Effectively exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Preferred familiarization with utilizing color vision for print/inspection purposes.
• Flexo Graphic Printing experience is a plus.
• Strong safety and quality background.
• Solid communication skills including written, verbal, presentation, and active listening skills.
• Other duties and assignments as required.

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