Production Supervisor (Print & Packaging)

The Royal Group , a subsidiary of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a Converting Supervisor (2nd shift) to support our Cicero, IL facility.

As a Converting Supervisor you will be responsible for all day-to-day manufacturing operations including safety, quality, waste, and productivity within a designated department and shift.

The position contributes to achieving the plant's sales objectives through coordination of workflow and productivity.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION :

• Providing leadership on the operating floor and striving for compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality.
• Ensure Company assets and physical plant are secure and well maintained.
• Achieve desired results in Safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment.
• Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with corporate best practices and policies.
• Achieve desired results in quality by leading process reliability efforts to ensure lowest cost, best quality with high return on assets.
• Minimize waste within the department by driving awareness, training and accountability.
• Participate in machine center goal setting process.
• Drive maximum throughput within the department by reducing set up times and increasing uptimes and machine speeds.
• Support Culture and maintain a strong focus on Housekeeping within the department.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate necessary maintenance activities (including preventative) on the various production machines.
• Responsible for accurate production documentation / data entry.
• Problem solve and address operational troubleshooting questions as they arise.
• Support effective labor utilization and efficiencies through participating in the process of employee scheduling, appropriate use of overtime.
• As appropriate, ensure department / area of responsibility is in compliance with all appropriate environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Demonstrate understanding and appreciation for key financial drivers in the plant and how they affect the bottom line.
• Be fluent in calculating the various costs of decisions as well as inventory costs.
• Coach and develop hourly employees to maximize their effectiveness.
• Identify and develop high potential employees for levels of greater responsibility and scope.
• Ensure performance feedback is completed effectively and on a timely basis.
• Reward and recognize employees.
• Hold people accountable for performance; work with under-performers on training assistance or put them in documented performance improvement plans and / or disciplinary programs as necessary.
• Supervises subordinate employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the or organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, addressing complaints and resolving problem.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

• Minimum of 3-5 years operations and supervisor experience within a manufacturing company.
• High school diploma or GED.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Previous background in corrugated, paper, or similar manufacturing environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES :

• Process acumen be results-driven and possess strong communications skills.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Must have good communication skills and be able to communicate with others in a professional, concise manner.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS :

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.
12 hours ago