Supervisor, Plant Production

Crown Holdings, Inc.; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free company-paid health insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Strong commitment to employee safety

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor at their La Crosse, WI location. The role involves overseeing production, ensuring quality standards, and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with 5-7 years of manufacturing experience and supervisory skills.

The position offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k), emphasizing personal and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of proven supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC and Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel.
• Communicates changes and information to teams.
• Manages machinery set-up and inspects products for compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Education/GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Access

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through its 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 is an exciting time to join our business as Crown offers opportunities to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability, a vision that continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

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 approximately 25,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.

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.

Location

Crown Beverage Packaging is located in La Crosse, WI, with 113 employees. The plant is surrounded by stunning bluffs, lies alongside the Mississippi River and is minutes from historic downtown and major highways such as I‑94. The La Crosse airport is approximately 7 minutes away.

Position Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor works closely with the Plant Manager and Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 shifts regarding equipment changes, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees to identify, discuss solutions and implement “fixes” 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 set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards.
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
• Completes and/or administers necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, 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:

• High School Education/GED.
• Five to seven years experience in a high‑speed manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of proven supervisory experience.
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed, including nights, weekends and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 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.
• Ability to think outside the box.
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making.
• 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

• 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 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the 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.
• May be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic.
• May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is frequently loud.

Possible Equivalent Military Titles

• Logistician; Store Manager; Supply and Warehousing Manager; Transportation Manager; Transportation Maintenance Manager.

Benefits

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company‑paid health insurance for employees as well as a company‑matched 401(k). Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees, the opportunity to build a meaningful career, and professional and personal development through training and work experiences.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.