Supervisor, Plant Production

crownholdings; Cheraw (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Competitive pay

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is hiring for a manufacturing supervisor in its Beverage packaging operations in the United States.

The role focuses on coordinating equipment and personnel to optimize safety, quality, and productivity across shifts, with responsibility for setup, quality control, and process improvements. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in manufacturing supervision, a engineering degree or related background, and strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of manufacturing experience in a supervisory/manager role.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline; co-op/internships acceptable for 5-7 years.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with both independent and collaborative approaches.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma is a plus.
• Ability to explore new solutions and think outside the box.
• Proven communication skills with diverse teams.
• Solid PC skills (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Leadership skills including conflict resolution and decision making.
• Willingness to travel and relocate for career growth.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises equipment and personnel to optimize safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
• May change shifts or departments to cover absences or provide support.
• Applies knowledge of processes and production methods.
• Manages machinery setup and inspects products for standards compliance.
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications to achieve optimal performance.
• Communicates updates between departments and shifts on changes and issues.
• Identifies and helps implement fixes for machinery problems; trains staff as needed.
• Completes production documentation like sheets, tickets, progressions, and logs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

PC skills

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Windows (Word, Excel)

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:

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing over 27,000 people and net sales of over $11 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crown's Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees, and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus of optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
• May change shifts and plant departments to cover absences or provide additional support.
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes.
• Manages machinery set-up and adjustments and inspects products to ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
• 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 "fixes" on machinery and equipment problems.
• Performs and facilitate "on the job training" and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required.
• Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly STOP cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets.

Qualifications:

• Working experience in a manufacturing setting of 5-7 years (aluminum metal packaging background would be ideal) with at least 3 years in a supervisory/manager role.
• Bachelor's level new graduate in engineering or related discipline with two or more related co-op or internship work assignments in a manufacturing setting would be an alternative for the 5-7 years of work experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Ability to look at new solutions and "think outside the box".
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and deal with and relate to an assortment of personalities.
• Strong PC skills and working knowledge of various Windows programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
• Career path to plant management or corporate engineering.
• Proven ability to prioritize effectively and excellent time management skills.
• Strong understanding of machinery and equipment, but with the ability to know when to assume the responsibility and when to delegate.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Desire and ability to travel and relocate if career opportunities arise.
• Ability to work on various shifts.
• Commitment to ongoing personal training and development.

Benefits:

• CROWN offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees and well as company matched 401(k).

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