Production Supervisor
ArdaghGroup

Job Info

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Primary Purpose:

The Production Supervisor is accountable for production planning, assigning work, and implementing policies and procedures. The Supervisor recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. The Supervisor should be seen as champion of safe practices in meeting all objectives.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet daily goals.
• Ensures effective employee relations through coaching and development and resolves employee issues through problem resolution OR Confer with management for guidance in resolving employee complaints and or grievances.
• Develop and/or implement training plans to increase employees' skills and capabilities. Read and analyze charts, work orders, maintenance, and production schedules in order to meet customer requirements.
• Confer with other supervisors and managers to coordinate operations and activities throughout the operation.
• Inspect materials, product, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. Determine best problem-solving solution.
• Ensure all associates adhere to production and processing standards.
• Ensure all production, quality, and maintenance systems are in working order.
• Recommend improvement ideas in all areas.
• Record and maintain records as required.
• Oversees instruction, implementation and enforcement of policies as they relate to employees.
• Leads by example with the Company Code of Ethics. This includes following Company policies, standards and specifications.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ensures the work area is properly maintained and organized.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of electrical and process improvements.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines, tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Must have proficient computer skills, including Microsoft office products.
• SAP preferred.
• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production equipment and processes, quality control, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Administrative and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, in the coordination of people and resources.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean or other improvement philosophies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and understanding the emphasis on plant efficiency while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
• Ability to coach, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.

Education & Experience:

• B.S./B.A. in Management, Industrial Engineering or technical- highly preferred or equivalent experience
• 5 years' experience in high speed manufacturing

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP, Kronos experience
• Experience in a union environment is strongly preferred

Physical Demands:

• Walk on flat surfaces 90% of the time
• Climb stairs 10% of the time
• Work a 12-hour shift, (3-4, 4-3 schedule)
• Willing to work night shift

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud outside of the office area. Employees must wear hearing protection and all other assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Temperature can range from extreme cold (< 40 degrees) to extreme heat (>90 degrees).
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Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world's leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 16,000 people with yearly revenues of approximately $7 billion. Today, we have a presence across Europe and the Americas.

Did you know....

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Metal and glass packaging we produce are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• We produce more than 160 million containers per day across the country?
• Ardagh Metal Beverage North America produces more than 15 billion cans and can ends annually?
• Approximately 75% of aluminum ever produced is still in use today?
• Aluminum cans, with 73%, have the highest recycled content among all beverage containers?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

Ardagh Group North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, or participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, or immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

For more information on Ardagh Group, visit www.ardaghgroup.com.

Nearest Major Market: Gary
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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