Production Supervisor, Days

Pregis Corporation; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in Conover, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for overseeing a production team to achieve safety, quality, and cost standards. The role requires a strong background in manufacturing with at least 5 years of experience, including 3 years in a supervisory position.

The successful candidate will drive production goals, manage labor resources, and ensure adherence to safety and operating procedures while fostering a positive team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with 3+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong background in manufacturing is required.
• Experience with production equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise production team activities.
• Manage labor to meet productivity and cost goals.
• Plan and manage production objectives effectively.
• Monitor production activities and troubleshoot problems.

Skills

Leadership in manufacturing

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Conover, NC

Work hours: Days, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, rotating schedule (2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, then 2 off, 2 on, 3 off)

Job Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department and will have multiple direct reports. The right individual will have 3+ years of experience leading & managing a team in a manufacturing environment, and will ensure that safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved, while meeting waste reduction and sustainability goals.

In addition, the individual in this role will be responsible for creating a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration that will enhance the department's ability to attract, develop, and retail top talent. The Production Supervisor is responsible for all people leadership and management aspects of the department, including the interviewing and selection of talent and all components of performance management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Drive company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating flow of production.
• Effectively manage labor to meet plant labor productivity & cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence
• Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment
• Create, train, monitor, and evaluate team on safety, quality and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of all existing and any new production equipment - create and/or review training documentation to ensure it's up to date and accurate
• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement
• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in timely manner.
• Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress as it relates to production, quality, safety, staffing, and regular maintenance duties.
• Self-motivated with results-driven approach.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred or relevant manufacturing experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 5+ years' experience with a minimum 3 years' experience working in a supervisory position.
• Strong Background in manufacturing
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required, with some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.
• Exposure to moving equipment
• Humidity may exceed 80%

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.