The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations, production and warehousing of the packaging plant. Must ensure the quality is being monitored, documented, and improved upon regarding production and warehouse quality control. Directing shipping and receiving forklift operations and warehouse/production forklift operators. Must be able to complete" old and slow" and quarantine area inventory reporting. Responsible for Packaging Department interior appearance and cleanliness. Training Forklift Operators in the operations of the production and warehouse systems. Minimize negative impacts to the environment in all areas of operation. Identify and record problems (non-conformances, incidents and near misses); initiate, provide, implements, and verify solutions to those problems. Ensure continuous improvement in all areas pertaining to the job which include quality, health, safety, security, and environment.
Responsibilities
Supervise the daily activities of the union employees within the production area to attain maximum productivity and efficiency
Adhere to purchasing policies and procedures
Train, develop and motivate the personnel under subject's supervision
Keeps abreast of industry development in areas of responsibility, recommending changes in plans and policies as appropriate
Define and implement statistical process control for existing and new products, as outlined by the Quality Department
Ensure that all production operations are conducted safely and that all employees obey all Packaging and Facility safety rules and regulations
Completes special, non-recurring projects as requested by management
Coordinates weekly work schedules
Assist in the writing of procedures for production, safety and operations
Pull line samples
Communicate all operational problems to the Packaging Operations Manager
Ensure that all operations are conducted in a clean and efficient manner and that Packaging house cleaning is kept up
Make sure that all paperwork pertaining to production are filled out properly, and proper records such activities are maintained
Must work overtime during busy production schedules and cover other Supervisor's position in any emergency and/or vacation
Ensure that materials are stored correctly and rotated on a first in first out basis
Must communicate with customer service and quality department in order to facilitate shipments and receipt of materials
Coordinate with Packaging CS Supervisor to ensure all cycle counts have been completed.
Will assign quality checks to Forklift Operators and train them to ensure that quality checks are completed for packaging materials.
Will be crossed-trained in the terminal division to supervise operations
With the assistance from the Quality Department, initiate, reviews and updates appropriate ISO documentation
Use the Harvest Inventory System for all production activities.
Conduct a daily audit of the shift's movement paperwork to ensure it is being filled out correctly.
Provide counseling to Forklift Operators and Packaging Filler Operators who may not be filling out the movement paperwork correctly.
Requirements and Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree preferred
Quality Training
Minimum of 2 years in operations functions
Minimum of 2 years with inventory
Minimum of 2 years in a quality role
Valid Driver's License
TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Credentials) for access to IMTT's terminal locations.
Skills and Abilities
Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
Ability to understand and communicate in written and verbal communication in the English language.
Ability to make decisions in a variable environment.
Ability to communicate with all other terminal departments.
Knowledge of basic mathematics. (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions).
The ability to utilize simple hand tools, such as knives, tape dispensers, hot melt glue guns, hand pallet jack, etc.
The ability to operate corrugated balers and manual stretch wrap machinery
The ability to operate automated palletizing and stretch wrap equipment.
Hours of Work
Typical hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.
This position requires overtime and occasional weekend work as job duties demand.
Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes with little or no advance notice.
Physical and Environmental Demand
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
Ability to see (20/20) with no color vision deficiencies and hear either naturally or using corrective
lenses or hearing aids
Must be able to wear and use a respirator.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary with or without notice.
IMTT is an equal opportunity employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran and a drug free workplace. We exercise high ethical standards and are committed to complying with all laws in the jurisdiction where we conduct business. Our internal policies and procedures support this commitment.
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