Supervisor/Machine Operator

SupplyOne Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Shift Supervisor to oversee production operations during the night shift. This role involves directing and training employees on thermoforming machines, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and improving production efficiencies. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a background in manufacturing. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation, where your leadership will play a crucial role in achieving operational goals and enhancing product quality.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Health benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills and ability to understand English are essential.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train production employees on thermoforming machines.
• Ensure production quality and efficiency while adhering to safety protocols.
• Communicate with management regarding production issues and improvements.

Skills

Basic mathematical skills

Ability to read, write, speak and understand English

Supervisory skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Reading, PA

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Graveyard

Description

3rd SHIFT SUPERVISOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Hours 11 PM - 7 AM

Mission of the Role (What you will be doing)
The SupplyOne Plastics Shift Supervisor reports to the SupplyOne Plastics Operations Manager. This role requires the ability to direct, train & accommodate production employees that setup, troubleshoot & operate in-line and cut-in-place thermoforming machines.

Key Duties & Accountabilities (Primary responsibilities & quantifiable measurements)
- Ensure all production employees are following company policies and procedures.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is properly being used.
QC Checks are being performed properly by all Process Techs & Operators.
Process Techs, Operators and Packers are following all quality instructions on the QA Notation Sheet for each production job.
- Communicate with the Operations Manager on production efficiencies for each machine on a daily basis.
- Communicate with Process Techs and Tool Prep to ensure that the next production tools are prepped and ready for the next production runs.
- Train and help Process Techs and Operators when needed with trouble shooting or any other tasks to help improve production efficiencies and scrap reduction.
- Improve Cycle Times on the thermoforming machines while producing quality parts.
- Improve Setup Times with the Process Techs on thermoforming machines.
- Reduce on Material Usage (scrap reduction) on production jobs.
- Reduce Downtime on thermoforming machines.
- Reduce Customer Complaints; ensure good, quality parts are being produced.
- Communicate with the maintenance department when problems arise on production equipment or any other maintenance needs.
- Communicate with QC if there are any quality issues.
- Coordinate the work for Process Techs on a daily basis between tool prep & setups according to the schedule.
- Cover for Process Techs or Operators when they are out on PTO or call off.
- Assist Process Techs with setups to reduce setup times
- Prep tools for production run.
- Communicate with Operations Manager, Engineering & Tool Shop for tooling repairs and modifications.
- Ensure tooling is placed in the proper recorded home.
- Ensure Daily Audit & Pre-Shift Machine Checklist paperwork is properly completed by production employees.
- Train and Interact with Packers (ensure product is being picked the most efficient way possible).
- Coordinate breaks for Process Techs, Operators and Packers.
- Ensure all production employees are following good housekeeping policies.
- Ensure that raw material is at machines and ready for production.
- Work safely and look out for the safety of others.
- Able to follow detailed work instructions.
- Perform job duties in order to meet quality, cost and on time delivery goals.
- Able to work over 40 hours if required.
- Other duties as required by the company.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements/Experience (What your background should look like)
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements
- Basic mathematical and measuring skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Must be able to work in a factory environment which includes being on your feet for long periods of time and durations of hot weather during certain seasons of the year.

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.
- The position will be performed in a manufacturing setting. The use of hand, speech, hearing, vision and standing will be vital to performing processes in this environment.
- Maximum lifting requirement is 75 lbs.

Supervisory Requirements
- Supervisor Experience Preferred, but not required.
Additional Information
- Qualified candidate must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to successfully complete a post-offer/pre-employment physical and drug screen.
- Must have the ability to pass a mechanical aptitude test.
- Breaks are paid for which include two 10 minute breaks & one 20 minute lunch.