Production Supervisor - Plastic

Sabert Corp.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer, Sabert Corp., is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations in Fort Wayne, IN. This role involves managing staff, resources, and production schedules while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a manufacturing setting and a strong background in leadership and operational oversight.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Generous health benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years’ experience in folding carton, corrugated, printed packaging.
• Six Sigma Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage production schedules and resources effectively.
• Foster a positive work environment and provide staff training.
• Maintain compliance with safety and production standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Education

Associates degree in business or technical discipline

Tools

SAP

KRONOS

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Position Summary:

The production Supervisor is responsible for providing management, guidance and direction to production staff while overseeing operations that occur during the assigned shift. The production supervisor ensure production schedule is achieved at expected costs, while meeting standards for safety and quality.

Brief Description

Position Summary:

The production Supervisor is responsible for providing management, guidance and direction to production staff while overseeing operations that occur during the assigned shift. The production supervisor ensure production schedule is achieved at expected costs, while meeting standards for safety and quality.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule
• Identifies and secures necessary resources (people, materials, etc.)
• Schedules and assigns work to staff, managing and adjusting priorities
• Manage direct labor, materials, and other related costs to budget
• Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed
• Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shifts
  
  

Provide People Leadership

• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff as needed
• Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift
• Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff
• Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performance through multiple means; provides coaching, counseling or progressive discipline as needed
• Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed
• Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results
  
  

Ensure Compliant Operations

• Ensures a safe work environment by operating within and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines
• Maintains quality production by operating within and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeks to identify & recommend ways to streamline processes, reduce waste or enhance production
  
  

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift
• Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintained in KRONOS
• Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift
• Sends out required shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift
• Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
  
  

Required Skills And Education

• Associates degree in a business, or technical discipline preferred
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required
• Experience with process improvement initiatives & Kaizen events.
• 5+ years’ experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Union environment a plus.
• 2 + years’ experience in folding carton, corrugated, printed packaging strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume, fast paced work environment with a biased towards action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all employees through senior leadership level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and best practices; familiarization with SAP,
• Experience with implementing and maintaining Lead Manufacturing (5S, Waste Reduction)
• Skilled in Problem-solving & Troubleshooting (A3, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis)
• Bilingual Spanish a plus
  
  

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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