2nd Shift* Production Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports to: Plant Manager

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

The Production Supervisor is a member of the Operations Team and, under the guidance of the Plant Manager, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating production activities to maximize associate and equipment resources to meet or exceed production and quality standards while maintaining the highest standards of safety. The role assists the Plant Manager in monitoring and reporting Key Performance Indicators.

• Must possess and effectively apply intellect, judgment, and management skills to achieve desired production performance results across all KPIs. Daily tracking and ownership of improvement for key KPI's.
• Supervise and direct the work of direct reports across assigned shifts. Identify projects to drive waste reduction and increase efficiencies.
• Responsible for the shifts compliance to safety and environmental policies and for ensuring that all employees adhere to these policies, including basic housekeeping and safety.
• Utilize time‑keeping system to monitor and approve associates work hours.
• Effectively assist in projects related to safety and process improvements.
• Enforce company policies regarding safety, environment, and production.
• Work well cross‑functionally with maintenance and quality to ensure optimal production and to ensure bottles produced meet specification.
• Ensure associates have the proper training and tools to perform their job effectively and efficiently, including but not limited to all company policies related to safety, quality, and employee conduct:
• Safe machine operation
• Proper documentation of quality reports and quantity produced
• Proper inspection of part quality
• Any other applicable Standard Operating Procedures
• Under the guidance of the Human Resources, evaluate, recognize, and discipline associates assigned to shift.
• Inspect products to verify conformance to specifications and be responsible for final setup and adjustments of machines to achieve optimal efficiency while ensuring quality production.
• Review production schedules and set work assignments for assistants and machine operators.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production requirements.
• Make recommendations to improve production methods, work conditions, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve company goals.
• Maintain time and production records for the shift, including attendance.
• Confere with other supervisors to ensure a smooth hand‑off between shifts.
• Prepare performance appraisals of subordinates.
• Participate in decisions regarding disciplinary action when necessary.
• Perform activities of subordinates where needed.
• Assist in maintenance, installation, and sampling projects as needed.
• Perform a variety of minor machine repairs, including repair/replace fill guns, knock‑out pins, broken springs, feed/air lines, gaskets, broken conveyors/foot pedals, core vents, process adjustments, etc.
• Be responsible for the flow of the correct expanded material to the correct machines, including proper connections and ensuring minimal downtime.
• Be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Direct supervision of production personnel. Responsibilities include training employees to perform job functions, adhering to all company policies, understanding and taking ownership for the quality of their work, planning and directing work, evaluating, rewarding, and disciplining employees, and addressing and resolving complaints.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical…