Production Supervisor, Berry, Lake Charles, LA
Berry -
Lake Charles, LA,
US
Production Supervisor
Date Posted: 2024-06-15
Job description
Overview Berry Global Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of 'Always Advancing to Protect What's Important.' With $13billionin revenue for fiscalyear 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over290manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents,and employs over48,000 individuals. At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit Responsibilities PURPOSE: The Production Supervisor is a frontline leadership position that is responsible for supervising production line operations and personnel in accordance with plant policies and procedures. FRONTLINE LEADER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Accountable for the safety of all employees for whom they are responsible through active engagement in safety activities and provides clear, consistent communication of safe work expectations. Supports and investigates situations in which line/equipment stoppage occurs due to perceived, imminent safety risk. Completes responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, and applicable laws Actively leads risk assessment activities for their area of responsibility by driving prioritized corrective and preventive actions to eliminate/reduce environmental, health or safety risks. Lead all required meetings with safety (i.e. Pre-shift, Department, Change Management, General communication, Town Hall, etc.) Completes incident investigations, root cause analysis and implements corrective actions accordingly in a timely and thorough manner. Ensures the proper training and development of all assigned employees for whom they are responsible. Sets goals for their organizational unit; achieves goals and ensures that all employees understand and work toward achieving goals. Motivates and coaches employees through good communication and frequent performance feedback. Identifies and coordinates additional training as needed. BERRY GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Follow all Berry safety and environmental policies and procedures Follow OSHA rules and regulations Monitor quality of product; inspects bottles for defects, inspects boxes for damage and properly follows customer pack patterns Communicates and cooperates with other employees in a positive and constructive manner to achieve the Goals of the Department and the Plant Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines; wear protective clothing, long-sleeved shirt, jeans or slacks, hair net, latex gloves and practices good hygiene Willing and able to work overtime when needed Identify and report violations and unsafe conditions to appropriate personnel Effectively respond in an Emergency Situation such as Fire, and Accident and direct the activities of others Follow all Department Procedures and Directives JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide supervision, motivation and work direction to operator, material handler, mechanics and leads in the injection department Assist in staffing and maintaining a fully qualified and efficient team to meet production standards Assign work and provide technical assistance to meet production schedule and inventory requirements Perform daily reviews/analysis to determine status against production goals Ability to lead teams and committees and special projects as required Daily reporting of downtime, efficiency and production scrap Minimize scrap and maximize efficiency on each shift Prepare for and monitor product changeovers, verify line clearances. Pack bottles to support packers at breaks/lunches Ensure completion of daily and weekly preventive maintenance on shift Responsible for identifying and reacting to various sounds and alarms Provide appropriate and timely feedback on performance All other duties as assigned Qualifications QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma/GED or three years of experience as a production supervisor or two years as a Berry Production Team Leader Must be able to pass a background check and drug test Must be able to monitor quality of machine output Capable of lifting (up to 35 pounds). Able to work in a production environment, recognizing various sounds and alarms Must be able to follow all department procedures and directives. Must be able to perform all duties in a safe and effective manner. Must have written and verbal communication skills PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: Associates Degree Manufacturing experience Experience with Stretch/ Injection Blow Molding Equipment, especially Nissei, Aoki, Sidel and Husky Computer skills in Word, Excel Power Point and JDE We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (Location US-IA-BETTENDORF Job ID 2022-16663 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 2732 62ND STREET COURT