Manufacturing Supervisor I

About Crown :

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world.  We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally.  Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

Responsibilities :

• Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
• May change shifts and plant departments to cover absences or provide additional support.
• Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes.
• Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards.
• Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
• Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
• Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing fixes on machinery and equipment problems.
• Perform and facilitate on the job training and / or coaching of all employees as needed or required
• Complete and / or administer necessary documentation such as process control checks, can ESEs, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly SAFE cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets.
• Working experience in a manufacturing setting of 5-7 years (aluminum metal packaging background would be ideal) with at least 3 years in a supervisory / manager role.
• Bachelors level  or related discipline with two or more related co-op or internship work assignments in a manufacturing setting would be an alternate for the 5-7 years of work experience listed above.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus
• Ability to look at new solutions and think outside the box.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and deal with and relate to an assortment of personalities.

Compensation :