What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift position at Green Bay Packaging - Great Lakes Division?
Responsibilities
Directly supervises all 2nd shift production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Green Bay Packaging policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading employees to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
Maintain quality, efficiencies, and production levels set by management. Communicate these standards to your employees.
Report quality concerns to Plant Manager. Assist in determining quality guidelines.
Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality.
Coordinate with Plant Superintendent and Maintenance Supervisor on any repairs or preventive maintenance done in the department.
Keep Plant Superintendent informed of problems or situations that may affect the performance of your department.
Enforce corrective action procedures when applicable and conduct meetings with the violating employees and human resources, if necessary.
Conduct weekly Production / Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
Communicate with other supervisors to avoid problems between shift changes.
Ensure compliance with Green Bay Packaging policies pertaining to methods, procedures, records, reports, conduct, etc., of all employees under your direction.
Recommend training needs to Plant Superintendent.
Maintain integrity regarding confidential and proprietary information.
Ensure that the customer is the first priority.
Qualifications
3-5 years supervisory experience preferred.
Strong technical skills.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to solve process and production issues independently.
Experience with lean manufacturing techniques.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and computer knowledge.
Experience in the corrugated manufacturing industry preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
Compensation & Benefits
In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k) and pension. Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.
Company Overview
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit (url removed).
