Shift Supervisor
On-siteApi, Bas Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Job Summary
Lead and coordinate all production activities for approximately 50 hourly employees across seven lines in a 24/7 paper bag manufacturing facility. Manage staffing, monitor production results, and resolve operational challenges to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective output meeting customer specifications. Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to drive operational performance while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and employee engagement. Conduct shift start-up meetings, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and train employees on operating procedures and safety requirements. Perform daily production, planning, and operations meetings to support plant objectives and achieve production goals.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment
- Experience supervising large teams of 20 or more employees
- Experience managing multiple production lines in a high-volume manufacturing operation
- Experience in paper converting, packaging, printing, corrugated, flexible packaging, or related manufacturing industries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, production reporting systems, and ERP/manufacturing software
- Understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) on concrete floors in a production environment
- Regularly required to lift and carry materials and packaging supplies weighing up to 50 lbs
- Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to set up printing equipment, load materials, and perform maintenance tasks
- Must have fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to operate printing machinery, adjust settings, and manage small components with precision
- Ability to read print specifications and computer screens
- Must be able to hear equipment alerts and verbal instructions in a moderately noisy environment
- Must be able to safely navigate production areas and storage zones with good balance and coordination
- Must be able to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work all scheduled 12-hour shifts
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Must adhere to all Company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures
- Consistent and proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory
- Must be able to understand and respond to workplace safety instructions, hazard communications, emergency notifications, and operating procedures necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position
- Compliance with this policy is required for all employees and visitors (Tobacco-Free Workplace)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
- Experience managing multiple production lines in a high-volume manufacturing operation
- Experience in paper converting, packaging, printing, corrugated, flexible packaging, or related manufacturing industries
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, production reporting systems, and ERP/manufacturing software
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies
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