Brook + Whittle
Production Supervisor - Second Shift
Brook + Whittle is seeking a Production Supervisor for the second shift to lead daily printing press production and continuous improvement initiatives across our manufacturing processes.
Shift Schedule
Monday: 4:55 pm – 1:30 am
Tuesday – Thursday: 2:55 pm – 1:30 am
Cover for Supervisor/Manager on vacation or time off as needed
Essential Functions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes.
Responsible for daily printing press production from printing up to packaging.
Empower operational staff to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
Assess and identify operational improvement opportunities.
Completes Leader Standard Work (LSW) daily.
Audits and documents implementation of standardized work and other process improvements.
Works cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement and foster a Lean culture.
Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing techniques to implement process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
Reviews key performance indicators (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) to ensure area is on track to meet overall departmental objectives. Require metrics be completed with notes explaining downtime and reasons if throughput goals are not achieved.
Leverage 5S principles to develop and maintain operational standards.
Facilitate and lead problem‑solving events.
Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for department as needed.
Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations.
Will work directly with all operators to ensure jobs are run to customer’s critical quality requirements.
Represent operations during Project Review Meetings.
Will Lead with Safety, by identifying hazards and acting to mitigate injury risk at all times.
Reports machine & equipment breakdown to manager & maintenance personnel.
Consults with department manager and Quality Assurance of any quality related defects.
Responsible for reporting production to cross‑functional team through daily shift report.
Communicate personnel issues to HR and/or manager as needed.
Ensures all elements needed for upcoming jobs are present and accounted for to minimize downtime.
Minimize setup times through improved processes and staff utilization. Increase run speeds. Work closely with and support staff through both initiatives.
Works with quality department and other managers to ensure proper employee training is provided.
Works in cross‑functional teams to make sure processes are robust enough to meet customer requirements.
Skills
Printing background required.
Ability to be discreet with company confidential information, report errors, incidents, and problems to appropriate personnel.
Interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with operators, cross‑functional departments, and leadership.
Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office (Proficient in Word and Excel) and understanding of the current data collection system.
Must be a team player.
Must be able to multi‑task.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow daily schedule to meet and exceed goals and requirements.
Make decisions systematically while minimizing downtime on all presses.
Keep presses running through all breaks/lunch.
Communicate personnel issues to Plant Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in print manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership experience.
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience.
Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred).
Company Paid Benefits
10 paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick/personal days
MDLive – Telemedicine*
Life insurance*
Long term disability insurance*
Employee assistance program (EAP)*
Company Offered Benefits
Dental*
Vision*
401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto‑enroll at 3%
Short term disability*
Voluntary life insurance*
Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
Company Subsidized Benefits
Medical*
Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment
AAP/EEO Statement Brook + Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at all locations where facilities exist. Brook + Whittle prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of Brook + Whittle LTD employees to perform job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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Shift Schedule
Monday: 4:55 pm – 1:30 am
Tuesday – Thursday: 2:55 pm – 1:30 am
Cover for Supervisor/Manager on vacation or time off as needed
Essential Functions
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all production processes.
Responsible for daily printing press production from printing up to packaging.
Empower operational staff to present ideas and create improvements and solutions.
Assess and identify operational improvement opportunities.
Completes Leader Standard Work (LSW) daily.
Audits and documents implementation of standardized work and other process improvements.
Works cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement and foster a Lean culture.
Develop an understanding of lean manufacturing techniques to implement process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
Reviews key performance indicators (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) to ensure area is on track to meet overall departmental objectives. Require metrics be completed with notes explaining downtime and reasons if throughput goals are not achieved.
Leverage 5S principles to develop and maintain operational standards.
Facilitate and lead problem‑solving events.
Assist in investigating root cause analysis & corrective actions for department as needed.
Understands and supports all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations.
Will work directly with all operators to ensure jobs are run to customer’s critical quality requirements.
Represent operations during Project Review Meetings.
Will Lead with Safety, by identifying hazards and acting to mitigate injury risk at all times.
Reports machine & equipment breakdown to manager & maintenance personnel.
Consults with department manager and Quality Assurance of any quality related defects.
Responsible for reporting production to cross‑functional team through daily shift report.
Communicate personnel issues to HR and/or manager as needed.
Ensures all elements needed for upcoming jobs are present and accounted for to minimize downtime.
Minimize setup times through improved processes and staff utilization. Increase run speeds. Work closely with and support staff through both initiatives.
Works with quality department and other managers to ensure proper employee training is provided.
Works in cross‑functional teams to make sure processes are robust enough to meet customer requirements.
Skills
Printing background required.
Ability to be discreet with company confidential information, report errors, incidents, and problems to appropriate personnel.
Interpersonal skills to allow effective interaction with operators, cross‑functional departments, and leadership.
Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office (Proficient in Word and Excel) and understanding of the current data collection system.
Must be a team player.
Must be able to multi‑task.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow daily schedule to meet and exceed goals and requirements.
Make decisions systematically while minimizing downtime on all presses.
Keep presses running through all breaks/lunch.
Communicate personnel issues to Plant Manager.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience in print manufacturing environment.
Previous leadership experience.
Lean and/or Six Sigma experience.
Bachelor’s Degree (strongly preferred).
Company Paid Benefits
10 paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick/personal days
MDLive – Telemedicine*
Life insurance*
Long term disability insurance*
Employee assistance program (EAP)*
Company Offered Benefits
Dental*
Vision*
401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto‑enroll at 3%
Short term disability*
Voluntary life insurance*
Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*
Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*
Company Subsidized Benefits
Medical*
Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment
AAP/EEO Statement Brook + Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The company complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at all locations where facilities exist. Brook + Whittle prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference with the ability of Brook + Whittle LTD employees to perform job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
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