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Job Description
Job Id:
194
# of Openings:
0
Position: Operations Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager
Company Overview:
Zumbiel Packaging is a fourth-generation family-owned business that has been in the printing business for over 170 years. We are a printing company offering a wide range of products from beverage to consumer, and one of the leading in the industry. This is a company that offers the opportunity for a career and a unique culture with our family-owned atmosphere.
Why work for us?
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k with company match
- Culture and engagement committee
- Unique family-owned culture
- Wellness program
- Room for growth and development
Position Description:
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for delivering company business objectives in Safety, Quality, and Productivity using Continuous Improvement principles. This role involves effectively engaging direct reports and leading a team of hourly personnel within the Die Cutting Operation. The individual must possess strong interpersonal skills and take necessary actions within plant guidelines to ensure the shift and department's success.
The Operations Supervisor is responsible for delivering company business objectives in Safety, Quality, and Productivity using Continuous Improvement principles. This role involves effectively engaging direct reports and leading a team of hourly personnel within the Die Cutting Operation. The individual must possess strong interpersonal skills and take necessary actions within plant guidelines to ensure the shift and department's success.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead employees in their job assignments, including oversight of major plant equipment such as Die Cutters.
- Provide coaching, teaching, and mentoring, delivering constructive feedback and managing personnel performance.
- Sustain a clean and safe working environment, maintaining compliance with established company and customer policies and procedures.
- Champion the company’s safety and quality culture, contributing to Continuous Improvement programs and initiatives.
- Communicate job expectations and ensure accountability to established standards, processes, and procedures.
- Achieve production plans and targets by scheduling and assigning personnel, resolving safety, quality, productivity, and maintenance issues as they arise.
- Provide oversight of machinery, including Die Cutters, ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Hands-on experience with machinery/automation, including Die Cutting equipment, is preferred.
- Complete all necessary personnel documentation and reports, including time & attendance, and conduct performance reviews.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
- Experience with 5S/Continuous Improvement (Lean).
- Hands-on experience with machinery/automation and proficiency in computer-based software (financial reporting, attendance tracking, inventory control, Microsoft Office—Word, Excel).
- Self-motivated, works with a sense of urgency and purpose, able to multi-task and function independently, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
- Experience in process improvement programs is preferred.
- Prior experience in printing/packaging is a plus.
Environment:
The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, requiring prolonged standing (60%), moderate walking (30%), and occasional sitting (10%). Requires near/far acuity and color vision. Must adhere to plant PPE requirements.
The candidate will work in a manufacturing environment, requiring prolonged standing (60%), moderate walking (30%), and occasional sitting (10%). Requires near/far acuity and color vision. Must adhere to plant PPE requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Zumbiel Packaging provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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