Printing Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor Reports to Operations Manager

Job Description Supervise assigned production materials, equipment and personnel to maximize production of quality products on time and in a safe and cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions

-Train equipment operators and carton packers/box handlers in the specifics of their job functions. -Insure timely and efficient equipment set-ups, changeovers and start-ups to minimize production delays. -Accurately and promptly report daily production, including labor and materials used. -Routinely monitor production effectiveness for quality and quantity and take aggressive actions to minimize downtime and excessive spoilage. -Work with other departments to help solve problems and promote cooperation in support of Kaufman Container objectives. -Promote facility, equipment and employee safety including reporting problems, conditions and hazards that cannot be immediately corrected. -Evaluate employee effectiveness and determine individual needs for improvement; issue disciplinary action as appropriate, recommend merit increases, recommend hiring and discharging actions to the production manager. -Enforce company policies.

Additional Responsibilities -Perform a variety of tasks as necessary to support production objectives in the absence of personnel normally assigned to accomplish those tasks. -Perform special projects as requested. -Assist in the development of new products, tooling, processes, materials. -Assist in developing, refining, and writing of procedures, forms and work instructions. -Post all machine schedules.

Qualifications

-Previous print experience required in screen, flexographic, or lithographic. -High School Diploma or equivalent. -Computer literate. -Four years industrial experience. -Communication, math and interpersonal skills. -Must have normal color vision. -Read 5 or 6 point font