Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States Compensation: $25,000 to $30,000
We are an industry leader in the North American protective packaging market. We offer a full product line-up of bubble, foam, mailers, insulation and integrated packaging systems. We operate eight manufacturing facilities, seven of which are in the US, where we generate the majority of our sales
We are currently looking for a Production/Shipping Supervisor for our plant located in the historic east end (Pullman area) of Chicago, IL.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Daily production management. Set-up, operate and maintain equipment to ensure production goals are met. Supervise and problem-solve operations and workflow issues, identify new and better ways to meet and improve output goals
· Ability to implement and drive processes
· Manage safety on your shift
· First level escalation support to employees regarding HR issues including but not limited to labor relations and workers compensation
· Ability to report data and maintain production metrics.
· Responsible for all aspects of Operations including but not limited to: Production, Facilities, Systems, Logistics, Inventory and Process Management, Materials, Health & Safety and Employment
· Hands-on supervisory position. Supervision and problem solving regarding operations and workflow issues. Resolving day-to-day issues. · Assist in training employees on all aspects of operations
· Ensuring Operations staff productivity
· Assisting in tracking and reporting production numbers on a monthly, weekly and daily basis
· Conducting safety meetings
· Consistent and timely communication with employees regarding production and quality goals and expectations
· Assisting in managing HR elements (labor relations, workers compensation, progressive discipline)
· Supervise the shipper/receivers on your shift, ensuring product is shipped efficiently and on time
· Reroutes freight as needed to meet demands
QUALIFICATIONS:
· 4-6 years manufacturing experience, including 3 as a supervisor, preferably in a unionized environment and in the plastics/packaging industry
· Post secondary education preferred, preferably in a technical area
· Experience analyzing production data
· Experience in, and solid understanding of, Process Management, Inventory Control, and Quality
· Experience with lean manufacturing and ISO
· Must have good judgment and common sense approach to business
· Excellent problem-solving skills
· Clear oral and written communicator regarding expectations, issues
