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Petmate

Processing Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Petmate, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000

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Petmate

POSITION SUMMARY Direct and oversee all technical functions focusing on unscheduled downtime, scrap, mold changes, color changes, resin and color usage, and improvement projects. Ensures the safety of all employees. Area will be Blow Molding and Stretch Molding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Partner with Plant Supervisors and Managers to ensure daily challenges, priorities and issues

Meet daily with offgoing and oncoming supervisors to set priorities and reduce inefficiencies

Collect and report on daily production data

Manages indirect labor, scrap, and downtime to minimize manufacturing variances

Give daily visibility on downtime, scrap, changes, and resin deviations.

Participate in daily labor meetings to identify labor inefficiencies and discuss quality topics

Work closely with planning to coordinate major tool and machine repairs.

Partner with engineering, maintenance and operations on process optimization regarding molds, changed overs and machine improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Indirect supervision of Process Techs and Mold Setters. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, training and retention of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies Analytical synthesizes complex or diverse information

collects and researches data

uses intuition and experience to complement data

designs workflows and procedures.

Problem Solving identifies and resolve problems in a timely manner

gathers and analyzes information skillfully

develops alternative solutions

works well in group problem solving situations

uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management develops project plans

coordinates projects

communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget

manages project team activities.

Interpersonal Skills focuses on solving conflict

not blaming

Maintains confidentiality

listens to others without interrupting

keeps emotions under control

remains open to others' ideas and tries new things

Oral Communication speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions

demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings

Written Communication writes clearly and informatively

varies writing style to meet needs

present numerical data effectively

able to read and interpret written information in English.

Teamwork balances team and individual responsibilities

exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback

contributes to building a positive team spirit

puts success of team above own interests

able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives

support everyone's efforts to succeed.

Delegation delegates work assignments

matches the responsibility to the person; gives authority to work independently

sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; provides recognition for results

Ethics treats people with respect; keeps commitments

inspires the trust of others

works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Judgment displays willingness to make decisions

exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions

includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions

Motivation sets and achieves challenging goals

demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles

takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing plans for additional resources

organizes and schedules other people and their tasks

develops realistic action plans

Professionalism approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure

treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions

follows through on commitments

Quality demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality

applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality

Quantity meets productivity standards

completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly

Safety and Security observes safety and security procedures

follows Safety protocol for any company injuries or incidents

determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe condition

uses equipment and materials properly

Adaptability adapts to changes in work environment; manages competing demands

changes approach or method to best fit the situation

able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Attendance/Punctuality ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent

arrives at meetings and appointments on time

Dependability follows instructions, responds to management direction

takes responsibility for own actions

completes tasks on item or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Initiative undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities

takes independent actions and looks for and takes advantage of opportunities

Innovation displays original thinking and creativity

meets challenges with resourcefulness

develops innovative approaches and ideas

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or general education degree a minim of 5 years related experience in blow molding and maintenance/tooling knowledge, robotics knowledge, and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. In lieu of technical degree, certifications are a plus.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software, such as Mattec and Microsoft Office software such as: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance, vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

FLSA STATUS:

Salary Exempt

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

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