Job Description:

Description:

Position Summary

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for supervising assigned production employees, performing

administrative tasks and maintaining communications associated with the activities of a production shift.

This position is also responsible for the shift's performance in safety, product quality, production output,

production scheduling within assigned area, manpower loading, employee attendance management, line

equipment maintenance, housekeeping, cost control, employee relations, effective communications of

relevant information regarding department and shift performance and the attainment of plant goals.

Primary Functions

• Instructs employees in safe operating procedures and plant conduct and holds them accountable

to following these instructions. Identifies safety hazards and takes appropriate steps to

eliminate or control them. Prepares equipment so that it can be safely worked on by others, and

signs safety work permits. In emergencies, direct control efforts of subordinates and orders their

evacuation when necessary for their protection.

• Directs employees to follow all provisions of plant operating instructions and standards.

Monitors quality of output and takes appropriate action, including shutdown of process, to

prevent or limit production or shipment of off-grade material or product. Conducts, and assists

other in conduct of investigation to determine causes of quality defects.

• Responsible for assuring department employees are maintaining production standards, adhering

to machine cycle times and maintaining production metrics that assure positive OEE.

• Meets production goals by assigning appropriate personnel and determines use of equipment

and procedures so as to achieve production goals. Arranges for flow of packaging supplies, raw

material and finished product. Monitors progress during shift and makes appropriate

adjustments.

• Meets established cost standards for use of materials, supplies, utilities, manpower and

equipment. Directs in the most efficient use of equipment and materials and ensures

instructions to be followed. Contributes to plant cost reduction effort.

• Communicates effectively with all levels of organization.

• Responsible for daily monitoring and updating of time & attendance to include scheduling,

absenteeism, etc.

• Responsible for coordinating repairs and maintenance to production line equipment.

• Provides input to Operations Manager on employee performance.

• Provide daily production and inventory reports.

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the

assigned start and end times for work.

• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation

and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary

for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Experience and Education

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Education

• Associates Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical training. A combination of education

and experience will be considered in place of the Degree.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting at workstation approximately 10 (ten) percent of work time. Standing and walking

approximately 90 (ninety) percent of work time.

• Ability to work overtime or weekends with short notice as required by management.

• Willingness to work all/any shifts.

• Typical plant/manufacturing environment with concrete floors and moving parts/machinery.

• Requires up to 9 hours of standing/walking daily.

• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to push/pull up to 65 lbs.

• Must be able to bend/stoop/twist, crouch/squat, reach above and below shoulders.

• Requires repetitive use of arm, wrist, and hand.

• Must be able to work near/with machinery and hand tools.

• Moderate/heavy exposure to heat and excessive noise.

• Ability to wear required PPE including hearing protection, safety glasses and steel/composite toe

shoes.

• Annual hearing tests are required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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