Description
Hours 2:00PM- 10:00PM
Position Summary:
Experience in leading people and teams in a manufacturing setting are required. LEAN manufacturing background. Exceptional problem solver with a strong drive for continuous improvement. Metrics/performance-oriented leader with strong communication skills. Key attributes of the successful candidate include self-starter, organized, technical aptitude, great leadership skills, ability to learn quickly, team-player, and the desire to progress within manufacturing leadership positions.
Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Schedule
• Identifies and secures necessary resources (people, materials, etc.)
• Schedules and assigns work to staff, managing and adjusting priorities
• Manage direct labor, materials, and other related costs to budget
• Monitors production process and progress in terms of meeting production goals; trouble-shoots problems as necessary
• Ensures proper functioning of equipment by coordinating with maintenance and other departments as needed
• Coordinates with incoming/outgoing shift leader and other staff as needed to ensure a smooth transition between shifts

Provide People Leadership

• Participates in the recruitment and selection of staff as needed
• Provides ongoing training and development of staff members on the shift
• Fosters a positive work environment through open and ongoing communications and an atmosphere of teamwork for staff
• Provides performance feedback to staff; recognizes good performance through multiple means; provides coaching, counseling or progressive discipline as needed
• Resolves work and interpersonal conflicts as needed
• Establishes an environment that motivates and engages the staff to achieve desired results

E nsure Compliant Operations

• Ensures a safe work environment by operating within and enforcing organization standards; ensures staff follows all safety policies and procedures
• Maintains clean work area consistent with GMP guidelines
• Maintains quality production by operating within and enforcing organization standards
• Maintains a continuous improvement atmosphere; seeks to identify & recommend ways to streamline processes, reduce waste or enhance production

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Ensures that all production hours are entered in SAP for each line on each shift
• Ensures work hours are accurately reported and maintained in UKG
• Ensures that all quality checks are completed for each line during each shift
• Sends out required shift update once information is entered at the end of their shift
• Handles other special projects and initiatives related to the management of the shift as needed and as assigned
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Required Skills and Education:

• Associates degree in a business, or technical discipline preferred
• Six Sigma Certification (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred but not required
• 5+ years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Union environment a plus.
• 2 + years' experience in folding carton, corrugated, printed packaging strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively prioritize and multi-task in high volume, fast paced work environment with a biased towards action.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all employees through senior leadership level.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems and best practices; familiarization with SAP,
• Bilingual Spanish a plus