Job Description

Operations Supervisor - Chicago (Alsip, IL) Evergreen Park / Blue Island area

Preferred Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree

-Packaging industry experience

-Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Will oversee Production line operations which are ran by production mechanics that operate the production lines as well as maintain, diagnose and repair machines.

• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct various safety audits of equipment and procedures along with conducting safety observations.
• Inspect equipment and products to ensure optimum safety, utilization, and quality.
• Communicate with all employees concerning safety, staffing needs, scheduling, problem-solving, change actions, overtime, vacations, and training.
• Review and support the master scheduling process to meet production needs.
• Plan process activities and follow established priorities regarding procedures, equipment capabilities, process team performance, and staffing levels.
• Review, analyze, and act to correct non-conformance in safety, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct required team meetings and safety training.
• Maintain time and attendance records, as well as production data in electronic systems.
• Provide leadership for hourly employees and hold them accountable to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and product quality meet specifications.
• Interface with internal and external vendors to provide parts, support, and training related to production and maintenance.
• SQF responsibilities as assigned.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Sign-on Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription Coverage – No monthly premiums for Employee
• Basic Life Insurance – Free
• Short-Term Disability – Free
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual Based on Years of Service
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses

Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Manufacturing Supervisor's 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 with 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

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 multitask
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

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