Manufacturing Supervisor
Requisition ID: 14216
Location:
Lawrenceburg, TN, US, 38464
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
POSITION PURPOSE
Provides leadership and supervision to production work teams and serves as the link to plant management for the team. Facilitates team meetings, intervenes as necessary to keep the team's goals and results consistent with company direction, and works with the team members to develop their full potential. The production supervisor, in conjunction with the team, is responsible for product quality, equipment condition, team member safety, department housekeeping, and LEAN/5S.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Acts as primary back up to the Department Manager
Manages and oversees training assignments for all department employees and ensures timely completion
Coordinates all training validation requirements for pre promotion, post-training event, and random selected tasks and submits result to Department Manager for review, and submission to HR
Reviews, and submits all training documentation to the department Manager for review and approval.
In conjunction with other production supervisors, ensures weekly, daily, and pre-pay period completion of all time cards.
Assist in interviewing processes when required.
Supervises and facilitates the day-to-day shift activities of team. Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members. Responsible for their individual performance. Oversees scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production problems. Helps team achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline.
Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment. Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit. Develops and implements safety procedures and supports Health, Safety & Environmental Manager in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
Assures that the team maintains quality standards and uses SPC techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meet or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels.
Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department. Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.
Responsible for compliance with all facility food safety, food defense, and quality policies and procedures including product safety (GMPs)/Sanitation policies and procedures. Employee must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of their work area in support of AIB/5's and other company standards.
Must be supportive of GPI's Mission, Vision, and Core Values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork).
Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5's, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Strives to clearly understand customer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.
Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting food safety requirements.
Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting customer quality requirements.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Must be a leader with exceptional communication skills, good organization, and the ability to motivate people to perform at high levels.
Must be quality conscious and customer oriented.
A four-year college degree or a technical degree and equipment-direct experience in the folding carton industry are preferred.
Occasional physical effort involving continuous or prolonged standing, bending, word processing, etc.
Conditions frequently involve noise, fumes, and hazardous chemicals.
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.
Pay Range: $67,500.00 - $90,000.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com **.
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Nearest Major Market:** Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: Nashville
