Manufacturing Supervisor

About This Role

This night-shift Manufacturing Supervisor position supports the thermal lamination and face coating production lines, overseeing daily operator activities. The role involves coordinating materials, labor, and equipment to meet production targets, troubleshooting issues, identifying root causes, and recommending long-term improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Model "safety first" behaviors by ensuring operational procedures are performed safely and a safe work environment is maintained
• Monitor and document the condition of equipment, operators, process, and material, making proactive adjustments to achieve daily SEQCD targets
• Maintain all records required by OSHA & ISO, review production reports for accuracy and trends, and track and consolidate productivity and quality statistics
• Ensure the resolution of HR, production, EHS, and product quality issues
• Directly participate in problem investigation (root cause analysis) and resolution (corrective action)
• Monitor and document results and escalate issues to management and/or other functional areas when additional support is needed
• Understand SOP's and train operators at each position to ensure full understanding and proper skill set to perform essential job duties and achieve SEQCD targets
• Enforce adherence to policy, standards, and work rules
• Ensure key process parameters are monitored & controlled, autonomous Preventive Maintenance activities are performed by operators, and 5S rules are always followed to ensure safe, efficient, stable performance and reliable production output
• Participate in the testing and implementation of new products, processes, and equipment
• Monitor the process and gather data
• Promote employee participation in company-sponsored programs

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years leadership experience
• Hands-on production equipment and process setting troubleshooting and basic repair, autonomous preventative maintenance
• Intermediate skills in Office 365 (Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Working knowledge of ISO 14000
• Working knowledge of mechanical systems (gears, bearings, cylinders)
• Intermediate 4M root cause analysis skills and basic statistical analysis
• Must be able to work 6pm-6am, 12-hour rotating schedule as well as some holidays

Nice to have:

• 5-7 years web handling, extrusion or curtain coating, adhesive experience
• Lean manufacturing or Green Belt certification
• Working knowledge of AS400/MRP system
• Advanced lean manufacturing concepts
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations

Education