Shift Supervisor

PAC Worldwide; Steuben Township (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

PAC Worldwide is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor in Pennsylvania to manage daily production activities and lead a team of manufacturing personnel. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while aligning with company policies and customer requirements.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and hands-on problem solving. A high school diploma and supervisory experience are required, with opportunities to grow within our manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; some college (mechanical technology or related field) preferred.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience.
• Must have strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedule and delegate tasks.
• Supervise and develop teamwork to meet performance goals.
• Maintain safety, quality, and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure adherence to customer specifications and PAC's Quality Management.
• Plan staffing with HR for current and future needs.
• Interview applicants and assist with new-hire orientation and safety training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma required; some college in mechanical tech/related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

As the Production Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for the daily management and oversight of production processes and personnel. You will ensure that personnel are performing duties according to sound operating principles and that all production activities comply with company policies and procedures. With a focus on safety, quality, and integrity, you will ensure the production team meets established performance goals and maintains proficiency in processes and resources.

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm

The Production Shift Supervisor must successfully collaborate with various departments within the organization to achieve high level goals. For example, collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Quality and Planning departments to ensure safety, quality and performance standards are met. You will also collaborate with HR to adequately hire, staff and schedule production employees.

The ideal candidate will be able to look at the big picture of our production processes to study operations and identify areas of improvement to meet cost standards, while maintaining close supervision of employees and practices during daily production tasks. This position requires strong personal leadership and communication skills, attention to detail, problem solving and time management. A high school diploma or equivalent plus some college or mechanical/tech training are preferred, in addition to two or more years of supervisory experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review daily production schedule, plan work and personnel assignments and clearly delegate tasks
• Supervise and develop teamwork attitude among assigned personnel to meet performance goals
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow safety policies
• Maintain adherence to customer specifications and utilize PAC's Quality Management
• System for handling deviations.
• Maintain team member proficiency by utilizing the Learning & Development processes and resources.
• Strategically plan and collaborate with Human Resources to adequately staff for current and future production personnel needs.
• Interview applicants for department jobs and recommend the best candidates. Assist with orientation of new hires and their safety training
• Maintain approachability with all employees at all levels. Conduct introductory and annual performance reviews of each department employee and recommend performance increases, retraining, transfer, or termination.
• Communicate applicable updates and metrics to appropriate Department Managers.
• Anticipate and determines causes of delays in shift operations and take appropriate action to meet schedule completion.
• Conduct oneself ethically and in compliance with all company employee relations policies in all dealings with employees while upholding company values
• Empower others to study operations where cost standards are not being met, communicates the bigger picture, and encourages employees to determine causes and to apply corrective measures.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma required; some college (mechanical technology or related field) preferred

Qualifications

• Must have strong personal leadership and communication abilities.
• Must possess excellent attention to detail, problem solving and follow-up with a strong sense of urgency and time management skills
• One to two years of related experience and/or training
• Two or more years of lead/supervisory experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None

Skills/Competencies

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Must be capable of performing addition, subtraction, multiplication and division calculations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in multiple types of situations.

Computer Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and crawl under machinery

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conditions are typical of an office space within or adjacent to manufacturing area; temperature may or may not be regulated.
• Typically exposed to high noise levels; hearing protection is required in such areas.
• Presence of complex machinery and equipment; requires awareness of moving parts and operational hazards.

Working at PAC

PAC Worldwide manufactures packaging materials and supplies packaging automation equipment for some of the world's top retailers. For over 40 years, we have maintained a commitment to producing high-quality products while remaining dedicated to corporate responsibility and employee wellness. PAC promotes open communication and comprehensive employee wellness through our PACLife initiative. PACLife's CARE, CONNECT, CREATE initiative is targeted at our most important asset, our employees. Through PACLife we seek to enhance the life, relationships and future of every PAC employee. PACLife is about connecting with our employees on a level that goes beyond simple work output so, together, we can create a company where we are all proud to belong.

PAC Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Request an accommodation here: [e-mail]

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