Supervisor, Plant Production

090 CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc.; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 79,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Supervisor, Plant Production in Maryland to lead plant operations, coordinating equipment and personnel to optimize safety, quality, and productivity. The role requires hands-on leadership across shifts and strong focus on reducing spoilage and improving processes.

Responsibilities include training, communicating across departments, and maintaining essential documentation. Packaging industry experience and Six Sigma/Lean knowledge are valued assets for driving

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Willing to work varying shifts, including days/nights, weekends, and overtime.
• Packaging industry experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise equipment and personnel to optimize safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
• Communicate production information between departments and shifts.
• Identify and implement solutions for machinery and equipment issues.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching for employees.
• Ensure documentation such as time/attendance, safety cards, and process sheets.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Six Sigma

SPC

Lean Manufacturing

Job description

About Crown Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Job Description

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, the Supervisor, Plant Production responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing repair on machinery and equipment problems
• Performs and facilitates “on the job training” and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
• Manages machinery activities and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work days/ nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

• Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
• Competencies Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures The employee may be exposed to loud machinery

$79,000.00- $95,000.00 annual salary.

Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.

Ready to go behind the scenes? With hundreds of maufacturing plants and 20,000+ employees worldwide, there’s a lot that goes into the design and production of Crown packaging. Since we were founded in 1892, we’ve been on a mission to manufacture best-in-class packaging while championing best-in-class teams. Together, we’re building something that lasts thanks to great products, made by great people.