Production Supervisor Night Shift

Berry Global; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee production activities. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with safety and quality standards while leading a team of production personnel. Responsibilities include training staff, conducting performance reviews, and implementing continuous improvement plans. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a Bachelor's degree or significant manufacturing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably in extrusion/converting.
• 2 years of experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Directs shift production personnel to achieve safety, quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Leads pre-shift meetings and ensures adherence to safety standards.
• Completes evaluation and performance reviews of shift personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to Production Manager and is responsible for directing the activities of shift production personnel in a safe and efficient manner for the desired quality and quantity of work. Ensures compliance with all safety, food safety, quality, production and Company standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all employees are aware, trained and adhere to safe work practices and holding associates accountable to the PPE policy.
• Promptly reports any first-aid, injury, liquid or resin spill, etc.
• Leads the 6:50 a.m. or p.m. Pre shift meetings.
• Ensures relevant information is disseminated to all employees on his/her shift utilizing the daily messages and Tool Box meeting and any other form of communication pertinent needing relayed to employees.
• Directs all shift personnel to achieve safety, quality, cost and delivery objectives.
• Holds all employees accountable to the established standards and expectations of all safety, food safety, quality, production and Company standards and procedures.
• Leads and actively participates with shift in creation and implementation of continuous improvement plans and activities.
• Maintains shifts adherence to all 5S, housekeeping standards and policies.
• Ensures completion of all required quality testing and set up procedures including First Piece Inspections and Daily Walk-Through form.
• Accurately completes any Quality Hold documentation prior to end of shift and gives copies to appropriate personnel.
• Promptly reports maintenance and safety issues and generates the required maintenance work orders.
• Recommends the hiring, discipline and termination of shift personnel.
• Completes evaluation and performance reviews of shift personnel.
• Responsible for the training, cross training and completion of documentation of all personnel.
• Ensures Food Safety Good Manufacturing Practices and Quality System processes are maintained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably in an extrusion/converting environment with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with food safety standards
• Experience with Lock out/tag out and understanding of general safe work practices
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Should be able to effectively address large groups of employees.
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to direct, coach and motivate others effectively.
• Must be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to meet common goals and achieve continuous improvement objectives.
• Moderate to strong computer skills. Able to use Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc. to read and generate reports, charts, production data, etc.