Operations Supervisor (Night Shift 7:45Pm - 8:00Am) - Greer, SC

Alltrista Plastics LLC, is a subsidiary of Jadex Inc., and is a leading manufacturer in high-volume, precision injection molded parts. The company designs and manufactures with proprietary engineering processes and extensive manufacturing capabilities, from five (5) locations worldwide. From the first spark of an idea, through the design of the mold to the actual manufactured product, Alltrista Plastics focuses all efforts on delivering innovative plastic solutions. The company's core markets include Consumer Products, Medical/Healthcare, Personal Care, Health & Beauty, Caps & Closures, and Packaging.

Production Supervisor (Night-shift 7:45pm - 8:00am) - Greer, SC

Position Summary

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor is responsible for the Safety of their crew by ensuring everyone is in compliance regarding all required PPE and sustaining our Safety Culture. Responsible for the production of a quality product by ensuring their crew is properly trained in meeting customer quality expectations and following FDA guidelines regarding documentation and dress code. Responsible for tracking production output and ensuring KPI targets are met, and if not met, getting together the appropriate departments needed to achieve KPI targets. Coordinate with Production Manager to ensure that staffing is scheduled to meet the production needs and keeping labor variances to a minimum.

Primary Functions

• Troubleshoot and evaluate molding process within documented specifications. Monitor and evaluate daily production to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

• Manage the production floor responsibilities including timely and efficient mold set-ups and/or changes, manpower utilization, material efficiencies and documented quality evaluation to ensure that maximum capabilities are met.

• Directs the performance of real time and preventative maintenance on all primary and auxiliary equipment as required and within skill level. Shows proactive thinking in training and development of shift personnel to maximize efficiencies in our maintenance program. Coordinates with Maintenance Staff on all maintenance issues that are beyond the skill level of the shift team to ensure accurate communication of needs for repair and timeliness for completion.

• Directs activity on the shift with respect to preventative maintenance and cleaning of molds. Establishes communication path with Tooling Team to coordinate repair and maintenance schedules for all tools to ensure efficiencies, cavitation, and prolong the life of the tools. Use systematic approaches to problem solve and improve the manufacturing process.

• Provide timely, detailed information for shift changes through written and verbal communication

• Provide timely submission of reports and miscellaneous documentation as required by policy and procedure and/or requested by Staff.

• Maintains timesheets, scheduling vacation coverage, scheduling overtime coverage if needed to meet customer demand.

• Ensure adequate supplies are on hand to assure a smooth efficient operation. Order/requisition additional supplies as needed.

• Ensure fair and equitable treatment of all employees by coordinating with other supervisors, managers and departments to ensure consistency in the manufacturing operation. Ensure equitable distribution of work assignments and prioritization of same for subordinates along with follow-through until completion.

• Provides timely completion and submission of performance reviews and evaluations for subordinates along with recommendations for corrective actions and promotion potential. Provide counseling and /or disciplinary actions, both verbal and written, when/if required on assigned shift.

• Maintains enforcement and compliance with policy and procedures to ensure that the results conform to planned and/or desired results and to assure a safe working environment is maintained. Establish and maintain "Safety and Housekeeping"

• Ensures a productive, proactive work environment. Provide ongoing training to subordinates to ensure continued growth and improvement in the all aspects of their responsibilities. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

• Supports the QMS by adhering to the system requirements.

• Understands and follows plant safety rules. Helps to identify and eliminate any safety hazard or concern. Assists in monitoring of quality of work output.

• Maintains compliance with company policy and procedures.

• Maintains a neat and orderly working area.

• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to their direct Manager.

• Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.

• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.

• Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.

• Three to five years processing injection molding experience.

• Three to five years of supervisory or lead experience. Thorough knowledge of safety specifications and procedures.

• Understanding of Quality standards and systems including Statistical Process Control and other quality measurements.

• Dupont STOP Observer.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

• Experience with Operational Excellence.

• Has lead Kaizen and/or TPM events.

• Working knowledge and implementation of 6S.

• Experience with DAYFORCE is a plus.

• Experience with IQS is a plus.

• Experience with EPICORE, MATTEC is a plus.

• Standing skills necessary to perform mold changes as required.

• Heavy lifting and heavy limb movements in excess of 40 pounds as much as 4-5 times per hour.

• Spoken communication skills to lead others.

Physical Requirements

The conditions herein 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 essential job functions. Please refer to the Physical Job Description, which is contained as a separate document, for more detail.

Environment: Normal manufacturing environments; work with machinery and media in or around confined spaces; exposure to chemicals, grease and oils.

Physical: Sufficient physical ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying; reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing; standing for moderate periods of time.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Other: Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice.

Specifics:

• Competitive salary

• Full benefits package

• 401K with match

• Strong vacation and corporate holiday policy

The above statements describe the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. Company management may assign other relevant, business-related duties.

Jadex Inc and its Businesses do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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• Pay Type Salary

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• Greer, SC, USA