Cellofoam North America Inc.
Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
Cellofoam North America Inc., New Whiteland, Indiana, United States
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Cellofoam North America Inc.
Position Summary This position is responsible for hiring, leading, and supporting employees in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment is necessary. The supervisor will ensure employee safety, quality, and productivity of assigned operations. This is a floor position that requires daily mobility working with production employees. The main objective is to complete production needs to meet Cellofoam standards and record requirements as needed.
Essential Position Requirements
SAFETY FIRST - Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must follow all safety standards, procedures, and practices.
Direct employees, assign job duties, and ensure KPI’s are met and recorded daily. Support production to meet quality specifications and requirements. Complete daily production reports and shift paperwork.
General understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.
Supervise and verify equipment set‑up before start of a production run; operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
Verify order information and produce parts with correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance and productivity standards.
Ensure machine startup, monitor operations, and record operational data.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees.
Perform other production duties as requested by supervisor.
Work with other departments to resolve issues.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.
Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.
Maintain compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal antitrust laws.
Adhere to company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.
Note: Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Education Requirements
High School diploma or GED.
Associate Degree or equivalent leadership manufacturing experience.
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
Good communication skills.
Ability to lead, direct, and train others to perform assigned tasks.
Support and optimize production output, driving continuous improvement.
Mechanical: General knowledge of machinery and tools.
Ability to use measuring devices (tape measure, calipers, weigh scales).Position Requirements And Qualifications
1 to 3 years of prior experience in a manufacturing management environment.
Organizational, communication, and team building skills.
Software Skills Required
Computer proficiency.
Ability to read and understand CAD and blueprints (preferred).
Other Information
Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Floor production position – majority of time in production environment.
Overtime work may be required.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Plastics Manufacturing
EEO Statement This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this specific position. Cellofoam North America Inc. (the Company) reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. This Position Description is not a contract. Every employee’s employment with the Company is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or the Company at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or Company policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of the Company’s employees.
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Production Supervisor - 1st Shift
role at
Cellofoam North America Inc.
Position Summary This position is responsible for hiring, leading, and supporting employees in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of manufacturing operations and equipment is necessary. The supervisor will ensure employee safety, quality, and productivity of assigned operations. This is a floor position that requires daily mobility working with production employees. The main objective is to complete production needs to meet Cellofoam standards and record requirements as needed.
Essential Position Requirements
SAFETY FIRST - Every employee of Cellofoam North America Inc. must follow all safety standards, procedures, and practices.
Direct employees, assign job duties, and ensure KPI’s are met and recorded daily. Support production to meet quality specifications and requirements. Complete daily production reports and shift paperwork.
General understanding of manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures.
Supervise and verify equipment set‑up before start of a production run; operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
Verify order information and produce parts with correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance and productivity standards.
Ensure machine startup, monitor operations, and record operational data.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Coaching, developing, counseling, and disciplining employees.
Perform other production duties as requested by supervisor.
Work with other departments to resolve issues.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere with a culture of respect for others.
Use appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding plant or employee concerns.
Maintain compliance with corporate standards for business conduct and Federal antitrust laws.
Adhere to company focus areas: Safety, Financial, Customer, and People.
Note: Duties may change at any time with or without notice.
Education Requirements
High School diploma or GED.
Associate Degree or equivalent leadership manufacturing experience.
Knowledge And Skill Requirements
Good communication skills.
Ability to lead, direct, and train others to perform assigned tasks.
Support and optimize production output, driving continuous improvement.
Mechanical: General knowledge of machinery and tools.
Ability to use measuring devices (tape measure, calipers, weigh scales).Position Requirements And Qualifications
1 to 3 years of prior experience in a manufacturing management environment.
Organizational, communication, and team building skills.
Software Skills Required
Computer proficiency.
Ability to read and understand CAD and blueprints (preferred).
Other Information
Flexibility in working hours to include nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Floor production position – majority of time in production environment.
Overtime work may be required.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Plastics Manufacturing
EEO Statement This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this specific position. Cellofoam North America Inc. (the Company) reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. This Position Description is not a contract. Every employee’s employment with the Company is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or the Company at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or Company policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment‑at‑will status of the Company’s employees.
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