Production Supervisor (Kansas Rd. Location)

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Directly supervises and coordinates the work of a production shift made up of operations, technicians, and support employees and provides motivation and work direction in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise 20-40 employees in Molding and After Molding Operations (AMO).

• Staff and maintain a fully qualified and efficient team to meet production objectives.

• Create and maintain an environment that motivates employees to perform to their potential by coaching employees in proper teaming methods.

• Coordinate the Production Floor operations comprised of molding, assembly, blending, and set-up.

• Set up production floor (Molding and AMO) with machine assignments according to machine load for day's schedule, includes rework duties, other specific jobs requiring labor, break schedule and coverage, and order changes early in shift.

• Communicate at beginning of shift with up-to-date production activity and attainment of scheduled orders related to ship dates.

• Communicate daily staffing numbers in labor report.

• Assist with manufacturing engineering, toolshop, and maintenance departments for the purchase of tooling and auxiliary equipment.

• Assist with Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Development, Tool Shop, and Quality Assurance in sampling new molds and getting molds and machines on a standard cycle producing acceptable quality parts.

• Assist with development and maintenance of production standards and methods, forecasting, and reporting on variable department expense.

• Monitor the operations and make cost effective changes to existing methods to improve production, quality and manufacturing costs.

• Follow up on all manufacturing problems, cost overruns, etc. relevant to labor, material, and equipment.

• Provide for efficient operating methods and adherence to company policies, rules, and regulations.

• Track and maintain: attendance variations in Sharepoint, timekeeping records in Kronos, vacation requests and needed coverage, all daily performance issues and all relevant documents in Sharepoint, all temporary staffing for timekeeping records.

• Maintain performance reviews and make recommendations on wage adjustments, promotions, or terminations.

• Maintain daily communication sheet for shift changeovers for both departments, including all quality related issues, excessive downtime events, and machine status at end of shift.

• Motivate associates in the interest of productivity, quality, morale, safety regulations, and good housekeeping in accordance with company policy.

• Maintain a clean, healthy, and safe workplace by ensuring adherence to safety standards and good manufacturing practices.

• Review and address all Lighthouse related issues communicated through daily Lighthouse reports, including all out of spec readings and/or quality related issues that are communicated through the comments report.

• Maintain daily communication sheet for shift changeovers to include all quality related issues, excessive downtime events, and machine status at time of shift change.

• Conduct biweekly shift meetings to communicate shift performance and address any concerns/questions from staff related to production needs, procedures or policies.

• Lead teams and complete special projects as required.

• Designate, direct, and train hourly employee to cover in absence of supervisor.

• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by manager.

• Follow and enforce applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree in business or related field preferred

• Minimum of five years previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Computer literate, knowledge of Lotus Notes, Excel, Mattec and JDE preferred.

• Ability to multi-task and coordinate activities with other departments while maintaining a positive "can do" attitude.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires hearing protection.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees

• Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location

• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available

• Paid Parental Leave

• Retirement Savings Plan with company match

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)