Production Supervisor

Currently recruiting for one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products.  

Responsibilities: Supervises and facilitates the day-to-day shift activities of the team.  Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members.  Responsible for their individual performance.
Oversees scheduling, material handling issues and maintenance, as well as resolving production problems.  Helps team achieve goals and has responsibility for personnel issues, including required discipline.
Provides a communication network between direct reports and middle and upper management.
Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment.  Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices for their benefit.
Develops and implements safety procedures and supports EH&S Manager in achieving departmental and plant safety goals.
Assures that the team maintains quality standards and uses Lean techniques for problem resolution through knowledge of product specifications and training of personnel.
Ensures that product quality, production efficiencies, and overall productivity meets or exceeds established standards, and is directly accountable for expenditures exceeding budgeted levels.
Strives to be technically proficient on the machinery in the department.  Provides assistance to the team in problem resolution and assures that testing and product development is carried out in a professional manner.