PLANT SUPERINTENDENT (SWING SHIFT)

Description

Sonderen Packaging is a third-generation family-owned complete folding carton manufacturer which means we employ quality, precision, consistency, and total product satisfaction from the design of the carton to pre-press to the finished carton. Using custom inks, hard surface coatings, and die-cut options, packages are both vibrant and highly durable. 

Why work for us?

Join an exciting team who takes pride in what they do and in seeing our quality products on the store shelf. A team who loves to laugh, joke, and celebrate success with each other and our families. We give back to our community, work hard and play hard and that it what it’s all about. Are you up for the challenge?

What We Have to Offer:

Employees are our top priority at Sonderen Packaging. Working is here not just a job but a place to call home. Below is a summary of some of our great benefits:

• Competitive wages 
• Signing Bonus - $500 if eligible
• Quarterly Metric Bonus potential
• 401(k) company match up to 4%, eligible after 6 months (auto vested)
• 2 Health Insurance Plans to choose from (both inclusive of Vision)
• Dental Insurance 
• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life Insurance 
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Vacation, Sick, and 7 Holidays
• Referral Bonus – Up to $500 if eligible

The general schedule for this position after training is complete is Monday to Friday 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM; there will be initial day shift training for a minimum of 2 months with a schedule of Monday to Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

*Please note that a person in this role may have to work outside of regularly scheduled hours depending on the organization's needs. 

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that all policies and performance expectations are continually met in collaboration with and in the absence of the department managers. The superintendent oversees all aspects of the plant’s operations-- ensuring production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while maintaining quality standards. This role supervises employees in day-to-day duties and communicates information regarding employees’ performance to the respective managers. This work is performed under the general direction of the Plant Manager, but considerable latitude is granted for independent judgement and initiative.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note that this list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by an incumbent in this role. Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise, direct and/or initiate all work to be performed in collaboration with department managers and plant manager in conjunction with scheduling.
• Monitor production schedule(s), material flow and staffing levels to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Supervise employees in day-to-day duties and responsibilities.
• Promote and embody a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvements within the various departments.
• Provide coaching to employees when necessary and support employee development initiatives.
• Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and properly document employee relations matters.  
• Conduct employee evaluations and/or performance reviews in collaboration with department managers.
• Publish a nightly report to general manager, plant manager, all department managers and other necessary personnel that outlines production progress and any other pertinent information that will allow them to properly address issues.
• Maintain strict compliance with all safety and environmental regulations to ensure a safe work environment for all employees; enforce safety rules and regulations; adhere to the company’s process and procedures for accidents and/or injuries in the workplace; act as Safety Supervisor for emergency action plan; responsible for night visitors’ safety.
• Initiate action to improve metrics established by the department managers and plant manager.
• Perform a minimum of four nightly plant audits.
• Attend and actively participate in monthly manager meeting.
• Ensure adherence to all internal and external quality standards.
• Ensure that he/she/they is/are not a direct threat to the health or safety to him/her/themselves, others, or property.
• Ability to meet the knowledge, skills, abilities, physical requirements and work conditions set forth in this position description.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with company policies, practices and values
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently reach overhead
• Frequently bend and twist at the head, neck and waist; frequently stoop, squat and kneel
• Frequently walk throughout shift
• Occasionally climbs stairs
• Occasionally sit in a chair
• Continuously stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, which permits the employee to communicate effectively
• Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate computers, equipment controls and other related equipment
• Sufficient vision which permits the employee to review and read documents, reports, and other job-related information, and observe signage in the plant

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is generally performed in a manufacturing plant environment although some work is performed in an office setting.
• Typical working conditions are exposed to moderate noise but at times may be exposed to loud and excessive noise; temperatures within the manufacturing plant are generally moderate; however, an incumbent in this class may occasionally be exposed to temperatures that are significantly warm or cold.
• Incumbent may be exposed to dust and debris
• At times an incumbent in this class may need to work outside of regularly scheduled hours and may be required to work overtime.
• Travel may be required on a rare occasion.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Microsoft Office including Excel and Word and ERP systems

Manufacturing processes, equipment and technologies.

Leadership and management techniques and practices

Intermediate level math

Proper loading techniques

Basic computer skills

Safety and health regulations

General HR related practices and information including but not limited to basic federal and state labor and employment laws, when to consult with or elevate situations to human resources, employee training and development, and performance management

SKILL AND ABILITY TO:

Prioritize and manage tasks effectively

Make sound operational decisions

Implement process improvement initiatives

Analyze root causes and solve problems effectively and in a timely manner

Interpret and analyze data

Manage effectively through change and transition

Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate parties

Establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with staff, leadership, customers, and vendors

Effectively communicate in professional manner both orally and in writing

Motivate, influence and lead a team

Positively and professionally represent the company

Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

4 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in similar industry

2 years of leadership experience

Previous experience in off-set printing is strongly preferred.

This position description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this position will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the employee/applicant unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Salary : $78,000 - $87,000