Description Join us and be a part of our Mission and Purpose. The Production Supervisor is responsible for ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations of the extrusion, die-cut and print areas. The opening is at our Grand Rapids location. MDI offers benefits to full and part time employees with a generous paid time off policy, tuition reimbursement and an array of other competitive benefits, including: Medical Dental Vision Employer Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Accident Care Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Starting wage rage for this position: $49,000 to $55,000 (final salary dependent on experience) Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations of the extrusion, die-cut and print areas. Essential Functions: Manage manufacturing activities to meet or exceed established manufacturing costs, customer specification and quality requirements. Ensure production deadlines are met. Ensure departmental performance measures are achieved. Ensure production schedule is achieved. Provide daily progress reports. Provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities to direct reports. Displays proficiency in duties of all direct-reports. Ensure all work in process (WIP) is properly identified. Ensure all employees times are properly assigned to production manufacturing orders. Implements continuous improvement programs using problem analysis and resolution skills. Works independently, efficiently manages time, and uses experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Employ effective, respectful and persuasive spoken and written communication skills. Ensure compliance with work instructions and/or Quality Management System (QMS) procedures. Ensure adherence to all current company policies. Ensure effective employee relations. Ensure effective staffing, wage, development and performance decisions. Maintain highest levels of ethics and confidentiality. Maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others including wearing mandatory Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Functions effectively in a fast paced, diverse, team environment. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Associates Degree or equivalent experience. Previous manufacturing experience. Previous supervisory experience. Ability to operate basic computer equipment and peripherals as well as company standard software. Able to effectively perform all basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.) Ability to effectively read, interpret and communicate industry and customer specific documentation. Problem analysis and resolution skills. Working knowledge of all production equipment. Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Verified eligibility for employment in the United States. Valid state-issued driver's license. Environment and Physical Demands: Work during non-traditional hours (weekends and evenings) may required. Frequently works in a typical factory environment (high noise levels, machinery, conveyors, dust, chemicals, odors and temperature fluctuations). Occasionally works in a typical office setting which includes; Continuously sit, use of computer monitor, mouse, and keyboard, standard telephone, hearing and talking. Occasionally lift, reach, rotate hands, stoop, kneel and crouch Lift up to 50 pounds. Physical mobility requirements. Frequently walk, stand, crawl, climb, twist, grasp and pinch. Specific vision required. Supervisory Responsibility: yes Qualifications Behaviors Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them Education Associates (preferred) Experience Previous supervisory experience (required) Some college combined with relevant work experience (preferred) Previous manufacturing experience (required) Licenses & Certifications NonComm Driv License (required) Skills Professional comm. skills-written & verbal (required) Problem analysis & resolution skills (required) Microsoft Office Suite (required) Leadership (required) Effective time management (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. MDI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status or status with regard to public assistance.
