Production Supervisor


Job description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leads Line Centric Team to develop and execute a daily action plan to resolve losses, prevent recurrence, and track completion status.
  • Enhance machine operators' skills and autonomy through development, coaching, and standards enforcement.
  • Assessing asset performance and the correct situation where needed.
  • Work with production planners to optimize production schedule and grade changes.
  • Develop and implement line-specific action plans, standardize maintenance procedures, and recommend initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity.
  • Coordinate resources to address potential work conflicts, review performance from the previous 24 hours and conduct daily performance analyses.
  • Contribute to post-shutdown reviews by providing data analysis and proposing corrective actions during Line Centric Team (LCT) meetings.
  • Support divisional goals in health and safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement, including 5S initiatives.
  • Manage documentation by creating training materials for hourly employees and developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills
  • College diploma or degree (Bachelors in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
  • Proven ability to coach and mentor teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail, adaptable, autonomous, and effective in navigating complex situations.
  • Experience with SAP and Power BI
  • Six Sigma certification Green or Black Belt
  • Expertise in Lean Production System principles

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Asset Owner/Production Supervisor in Ashland, Virginia! Here you can develop your full potential and apply your expertise within the packaging team as a Production Supervisor.