Shift Supervisor

Eagle Flexible Packaging; Illinois; On-site; USD 47,733 - 67,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A flexible packaging manufacturer seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead operations and ensure production standards are met. The successful candidate will supervise personnel, manage production schedules, and uphold safety and quality standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma, leadership experience in manufacturing, and strong organizational skills. This is a full-time position with hourly pay up to $42.00. Benefits include medical insurance, 401K matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to set priorities and goals effectively.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operations and employees on designated shift.
• Schedule and supervise shift personnel.
• Implement safety training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Flexible packaging machinery

ERP software

Forklift operation

Job description

Shift Supervisors are responsible for leading all operations and employees in a flexible packaging manufacturing environment on designated shift: plans and assigns work to ensure that production standards are met or exceeded; evaluates and addresses performance; and leads training, quality, and safety initiatives. This is a working supervisor position with the supervisor occasionally expected to operate production equipment in addition to team leadership responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise all shift production personnel, including preparing for and conducting regular check‑ins (performance review and goal‑setting meetings), recommending compensation changes, managing time and attendance, and addressing performance concerns as needed.
• Schedule all shift personnel to achieve required production scheduling outcomes, maximize operational effectiveness, and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Setup and operate flexible packaging converting machines. Monitor machine operation to ensure it is running safely and efficiently and that it is producing quality material.
• Lead and coordinate all new hire training, as well as continuing education for existing personnel.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Determine current baseline departmental efficiencies and implement steps to monitor and improve throughput, waste, and downtime.
• Take a leadership role when it comes to quality, assisting with quality checks throughout the shift and signing off on job approvals; make quality related decisions and maintain responsible for all quality issues on shift.
• Participate in the problem analysis determination and corrective action implementation of internal and external customer complaints.
• Conduct regular meetings on shift, maintaining a collaborative and open environment for discussion.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of Eagle’s preventive maintenance program and notify maintenance in the event of any equipment problems or necessary repairs.
• Ensure that good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are followed throughout shift.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other production leaders to control all areas of production costs to meet manufacturing cost / budget targets and continually challenge and reduce costs by means of elimination of waste, reduced overtime, etc.
• Implement an effective safety training program and ensure that safe workplace safety standards are always maintained.
• Support material handling needs through shift on an as needed basis, including forklift operation.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of production machinery to be able to assist Operators as needed with troubleshooting, setups, and operation.
• Partner with Plant Manager on changes in business procedures and special projects including projects to more effectively leverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, improve production metrics, control costs, and support installation and implementation of new machinery.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree, equivalent (GED), or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience, including leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including proven ability to coach and motivate team members and address performance concerns.
• Strong organizational skills with ability troubleshoot and make informed and quick decisions in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Capacity to set priorities, goals, and timelines to achieve maximum productivity.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software with proven ability to learn complex new software programs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to continuously stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to stoop and kneel frequently.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle mission of embracing our Guiding Values that focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Preferred Qualification

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations, Business, or related field.
• Experience in the flexible packaging and/or printing industries.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, ideally EFI Radius.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Pay

up to $42.00 per hour

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!

We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full‑time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO/HRA plan and 2 PPO/HSA plans all provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• HRA / HSA Contributions– Participants in the employer‑provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for PPO/HRA enrollees) or HSA (for PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• Vision Insurance– On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in this voluntary benefit through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short‑Term Disability– The Short‑Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability– The Long‑Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance– The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO –The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 8 Company Paid Holidays– Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave– Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).
• Tuition Reimbursement– Following 6 months of employment, employees are eligible for reimbursement for courses, certifications, and training programs that support their Eagle careers.

Part‑timeteam members are provided with the following benefits

• Vacation/PTO – Eligible to earn 1 hour of vacation/PTO for every 40 hours worked up to a maximum of 40 hours of vacation/PTO.
• 401K Plan– Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.

Eagle Flexible Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer