Berry Global, Inc. is hiring: Production Supervisor in Sparks

Overview

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. We invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com | LinkedIn | YouTube

Responsibilities

Summary: The Production Supervisor will be responsible for leading and motivating the production team to exceed commitments and goals, monitoring day-to-day production activities to ensure production efficiency goals are met, safety protocols followed, and quality product is produced timely and meeting customer expectations. Directly supervises 20-30 hourly employees. Plans and controls production performance against targets. Ensures compliance to customer quality and production standards. Actively leads plant safety, housekeeping, 5S and lean initiatives, and cost savings. Ensures completion of required paperwork, schedules, work orders, etc.

• Planning, organizing, executing and leading all assigned areas within the plant
• Accountable to plan and execute to meet safety, quality, delivery, production, cost and communication objectives
• Meet production schedules within budgeted allocation
• Ensure appropriate on-the-job training and development of crew members
• Address mechanical, operational, and technical downtime issues
• Train, motivate and mentor employees
• Conduct training of new and existing employees
• Supervise employees in day-to-day operations to ensure safety, quality and productivity
• Maintain and improve production throughput and manage direct labor costs
• Provide support for on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure Company policies, safety, quality procedures, and GMPs are implemented and followed
• Maintain a positive working environment
• Maintain all required logs and reporting documentation and adhere to safety procedures
• Adhere to all Company safety regulations and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A four-year degree is preferred, or equivalent work-related experience
• Experience in Blown Film Industry preferred; extrusion or printing background advantageous
• Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement experience a plus
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, 8D) a plus
• Technical training in mechanical and/or electrical fields a plus
• Industrial Safety Training a plus
• Minimum 3+ years in a supervisory role with background in blown film or extrusion/printing operations
• Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing facility preferred
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment with strong problem-solving skills
• Team player with initiative
• Results-driven, capable of making effective decisions
• Desire to train, coach and develop others
• Ability to work any shift as needed
• Maintenance and mechanical ability to troubleshoot
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Leadership and interpersonal skills

Employment details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Plastics Manufacturing