Job Details

Shift Supervisor

Printpack is seeking a Shift Supervisor in Newport News, VA reporting to the Legacy Department Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and coordination of his/her shift ensuring that production targets and deadlines are achieved, and that key performance indicators are met while maintaining compliance with the company's safety, quality, and productivity objectives.

Essential Functions:

• Foster Printpack's safety-first and drive awareness at all levels.
• Responsible for monitoring all aspects of production activities performed during his/her shift, with careful attention to productivity, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Identifies and resolves production issues in an efficient and timely manner and assists in the resolution of production problems.
• Ensures products are made within customer specifications and inspects finished product to ensure quality.
• Assists in the development of procedures and techniques for reducing down-time and manufacturing delays.
• Works closely with associates to develop, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product to reduce and prevent customer complaints.
• Communicates daily production goals and expectations to operators on all shifts and documents and reports production results required.
• Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Quality procedures.
• Conducts regular team meetings for communication of safety, quality, and production changes and goals.
• Works closely with other production supervisors to ensure consistency across shifts.
• Manage inventory through daily cycle counts.
• Support the Printpack Performance System, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing

Commitment To Safety:

• Ensures that a safe and clean working environment is always maintained
• Drives continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and quality
• Ensures adherence to company and OSHA safety regulations
• Investigate and prepare reports on safety near-misses, accidents, and hazards identification

Commitment To Associates:

• Responsible for creating a positive and engaged work environment, promoting a culture of continuous improvement, and developing his/her team to ensure company goals are achieved.
• Ensures that all individuals within assigned departments have a clear understanding of their responsibilities and are properly trained on procedures related to safety, production, and quality, and documents the training.
• Promotes an effective team-oriented environment and fosters communication between floor associates and Plant Management to identify: safety issues, required improvements in working conditions, and methods to increase production and quality.
• Manages shift administrative activities including time/absence reporting, attendance monitoring, vacation planning, time-off requests, and overtime.
• Evaluates individual team members' performance, provides regular feedback, and completes annual written performance reviews for all associates.
• Manages the ongoing development and performance of assigned shift associates to maintain quality standards and increase production levels.
• Identifies training and development needs, coaches, mentors, and motivates associates to achieve results.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must possess the ability to communicate with associates at all levels of the organization effectively.
• Must be able to work Sunday - Thursday 11:00 pm to 7:00 am.