Supervisor, Plant Production

Crowncork; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision (no premium)

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Safety Shoes Allowance

Job summary

Crown Cork & Seal USA, Inc. in Mankato, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to support plant production. You will work closely with the Plant Manager and Superintendents to ensure a quality product meets customer expectations and to optimize safety, quality, and throughput on rotating shifts.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong leadership, and the ability to work nights and weekends when needed. Candidates with Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment is essential.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Willingness to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise equipment and personnel to optimize safety, quality, productivity, and spoilage.
• Communicate changes in equipment or schedules between shifts and departments.
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching on machinery issues and improvements.
• Document production sheets, time/attendance, safety cards, and process controls.
• Identify process improvements and implement fixes to enhance plant performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Supervisor, Plant ProductionApply: MN - Mankato: Full time: Posted Today: JR102177## **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 36 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 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.**Location:**Mankato, MN**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. The position works a rotating shift with their assigned crew.Job Requirements**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Manufacturing Supervisor 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 “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* Complete and/or administer 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:**In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:***Minimum Requirements**** High School Education/GED* Five to seven year(s) experience in a high speed manufacturing environment* At least three years of proven supervisory experience* Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work 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* 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 10 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 associate 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\\*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.**BENEFITS:**Crown offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including:* Medical, dental, vision – no monthly premium for employees* Employee stock purchase program* 401k plan with employer match* Basic life insurance & Short-Term Disability* Tuition reimbursement* Safety shoe & prescription safety glasses allowanceINTERESTED: Take the next step in your career and apply online today at www.crowncork.com/careers.