Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Nice to have
- 2 -5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager
- Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
- Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and processes, including: equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
- Certified forklift operator
- High school diploma / GED
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly
- use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently
- reach with hands and arms – frequently
- stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
- sit – occasionally
- lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly
- lift and/or move up to 100 pounds – occasionally
- specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
- About BCI:
- Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located
- BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.
Full description
Position Purpose:
Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor though supervision, development and training of the production team which includes approximately 20-30 associates. In addition, the Supervisor is responsible for the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
Follows established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
Directs supervision of production staff including: training associates, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading associates to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance
Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems
Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and preventative maintenance; assists in troubleshooting machine issues
Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications
Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding large press machines that requires a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols
Maintains inventories of sheets, inks and other converting supplies
Reports quality concerns to the Management Team and assists in determining quality guidelines
Conducts weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel
Communicates with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes
Operates forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic
Other duties as assigned