Slitting Supervisor

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG in Virginia seeks a Slitting Supervisor to lead daily tasks in the Slitting department, promote safety, quality and continuous improvement, and empower a cross-functional team.

You will implement standard work, drive Lean initiatives, manage HSSE, 5S, and productivity, collaborate with HR and Process Engineers, and ensure production goals meet quality standards while developing talent and aligning with kp's values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; or 3–6 years related experience.
• Experience leading slitting or manufacturing teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily tasks in the Slitting department.
• Promote safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Develop standard work and procedures for the Slitting dept.
• Partner with HR to recruit and train staff.
• Ensure inventory control and proper labeling.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and 5S in the area.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

5S

Safety culture

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Training and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act onclimate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Summary:

The Slitting Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the daily job tasks of employees in the Slitting department. In addition, the Slitting Supervisor will develop a cross-functional workforce, standardize, challenge and optimize Daily Management Skills, Problem Solving Techniques and Continuous Improvement Activities. The ideal candidate cannot be afraid of culture change and change management, and must be a proven leader in his/her current job. This role requires a leader who will empower and hold direct reports accountable for HSSE, Quality, 5S, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drives health, safety, and environmental improvements through Slitting processes.
• Develops and implements standard work and procedures for the Slitting department
• Confers with supervisors of other departments to coordinate flow of materials or products.
• Instills and leads a Quality based culture through the Slitting process.
• Develop cross-functional workforce
• challenge and optimize Daily Management Skills, Problem Solving Techniques and Continuous Improvement Activities.
• supervise and coordinate the daily job tasks of employees in the Slitting department.
• Recommends and implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Cultivates an environment of Continuous Improvement among direct reports.
• Develops or revises standard operating procedures and coaches employees to ensure compliance with standards.
• Empower and hold direct reports accountable for HSSE, Quality, 5S, and productivity
• Resolves employee conflicts through coaching and accountability.
• Manage team performance through training, coaching, motivation, and mentoring.
• Partner with Site HR Manager to ensure that recruitment, training, development, disciplinary issues, etc are managed at a tangible level to drive improved performance.
• Work with Process Engineers to ensure that processes are well defined, capability established and that all employees are adequately trained.
• Maintains inventory control and ensures raw materials are properly labeled within Slitting.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Drives health, safety, and environmental improvements through manufacturing processes by working with the HSSE department and proactively addressing near misses.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and driving changes in training, working practices and processes.
• Interprets job orders, priorities, and schedules to colleagues and assigns duties as needed.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of department or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
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• Knowledgeable of all Slitting work instructions, written procedures and where this information is located.
• Prioritizes and organizes to include 5S in the Slitting area.
• Maintains inventory control and raw materials are properly labeled within Slitting.
• Runs assigned shifts efficiently, delegates responsibility and prioritizes work.
• Executes the strategic vision for Slitting department and ensures alignment with the Plant’s operational and financial goals.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people fromunderrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.