Production Supervisor
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Valparaiso, IN
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Dec 12, 2023
Responsibilities & Accountabilities: Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals. Ensures effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolves employee issues through problem resolution OR Confer with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and or grievances.
Develop and/or implement training plans to increase employees’ skills and capabilities. Read and analyze charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements. Confer with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation. Inspect materials, product, and
equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-solving solution. Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards. Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.
Recommend improvement ideas in all areas. Record and maintain records as required. Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees. Leads by example with the Company Code of Ethics. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications. Analyzes and resolves work problems in an efficient and effective manner. Ensures the work area is properly maintained and organized. Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of electrical and process improvements.
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft office products. SAP preferred. Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production equipment and processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Administrative and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, in the coordination of people and resources.
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean or other improvement philosophies Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Attention to detail and understanding the emphasis on plant efficiency while ensuring customer requirements are met. Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines. Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees. Education & Experience: B. S. /B. A. in Management, Industrial Engineering or technical- highly preferred or equivalent experience 5 years’ experience in high speed manufacturing Preferred Qualifications: SAP, Kronos experience Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred Physical Demands: Walk on flat surfaces 90% of the time Climb stairs 10% of the time Work a 12-hour shift, (3-4, 4-3 schedule) Willing to work night shift Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office area.
Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold ( 90 degrees). About Ardagh Metal Packaging Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable beverage cans to brand owners globally.
A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is an industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative production capabilities. AMP operates 24 production facilities in nine countries, employing more than 6,300 employees with sales of approximately $4.7 billion. AMP is 75%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP. About Ardagh Group Ardagh Group operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 21,000 people with sales of approximately $10 billion.
Ardagh Group produces: · many of the cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages. · packaging made from metal and glass – permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality. · more than 160 million containers per day.
