Day Shift Supervisor at Loparex LLC in Iowa City, Iowa

Job Description:

Join Our Team and Shape the Future of Release Liners!



Loparex LLC, a global leader in release liner manufacturing, is seeking dedicated and driven individuals to join our Iowa City team. If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding career with a stable and growing company, this is your opportunity!



What You'll Do:

• Promote safety by leading by example, participating in safety engagement, and encouraging the team to work safe each day and to follow all safety guidelines and procedures
• Cultivate a culture focused on continuous improvement in safety performance
• Lead the team by personal example with a positive attitude, setting the standards for the team
• Coordinate the daily staffing of equipment to ensure the best possible utilization of machines, maximize overall throughput to meet the needs of our customers.
• Ensure adequate communication between crew and other departments
• Responsible for thoroughly understanding product quality expectations and contributors to product quality and making suggestions for improvement in processes.
• Support lean manufacturing activities
• Resolve process and equipment problems on shift
• Responsible for overall employee relations on shift and conducting discipline meetings, interviews, performance appraisals and making recommendations regarding employee compensation
• Oversee training for the shift, based on the training plan
• 5Y super user and serves as quality mentor
• Trained as first responder
• Participate in various teams and/or committees.
• Complete investigations into accidents/employee issues and prepare report of findings
• Provide direction and guidance to employees, including setting performance standards
• Support management, company policies, procedures, and initiatives

We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience that provides the qualifications to perform the job duties
• 2 to 4 years of previous supervisory experience
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
• Solid computer and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to lead others and give direction in a positive, professional manner
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Knowledge of poly coating, silicone coating, slitting, and printing preferred
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 12 hours
• Must have the ability to wear personal protective equipment including ear plugs, safety glasses and steel toe shoes

Shift Details:

• 12-hour rotating day shifts (7AM-7PM).
• Rotating schedule, including every other weekend, or rotating day off.

Why Join Loparex?

• 
  Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 401K and retirement enhancement plan
• 
  Paid Time Off: 10 paid holidays
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  Employee Perks: Uniforms, safety shoe allowance, and wellness reimbursement.
• Stable long-term employment.

Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment drug test, lifting evaluations and background checks.


We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Must pass all three pre-employment testings. (Lifting test, drug test, and background check.) Apply Now