MONTGOMERY, AL, US
7 days ago
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Location US-AL-MONTGOMERY Job ID 2024-25755 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 2705 GUNTER PARK DRIVE WEST Overview At Berry Global, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. We have an employment opportunity for a Production Supervisor candidate (extrusion/conversion experience) in Montgomery, Alabama.   Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Production Manager, this position is responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations in assigned department and supports the unassigned departments during off-shifts.  Responsibilities include productivity, efficiency, scrap reduction, quality, safety, continuous improvement initiatives, and talent selection.  Provides direction, leadership, development, and support to direct and indirect reports.  The Production Supervisor fully supports and clarifies policies, procedures, and company initiatives in order to meet or exceed established standards.

Ensure that all employees in the assigned area work safely, housekeeping rules are enforced, and unsafe conditions are corrected.Train employees on standards of safety, quality, and productivity.Coordinate with the Plant Manager and Department Managers to ensure the highest levels of productivity, quality, and maintenance.Ensure that management is knowledgeable of scrap, production, and quality standards; ensure that these standards are met or exceeded.Review approved headcount levels and takes appropriate action to maintain.Make decisions, in coordination with Department Managers, concerning unnecessary labor, reassignments, downtime, and lack of business conditions.Coordinate the scheduling and efficient changeover of production lines to meet customer needs; ensure that necessary production supplies are available for production and accurate work orders/travelers are submitted to Quality Department. Coordinate with Maintenance Manager and Supervisor for necessary preventive and breakdown maintenance; assist in setting priorities for maintenance of equipment and machinery. Partner with Human Resources to effectively mitigate employee relations issues (i.e., disciplines, terminations, promotions, demotions, attendance, union); counsel employees when need arises. Support and promote a "team” environment across all departments and levels of the organization.Prepare and conduct frequent meetings with key shift personnel to analyze monthly performance; develop and implement action plans to improve performance. Conduct meetings in subjects pertaining to all facets of shift operations. Report status of equipment that cannot achieve product outputs to the appropriate individual; determine best alternative in order to proceed and make recommendations. Responsible for effective and efficient usage of raw materials for the shift as measured in pounds. Determine which materials are used for production to meet established goals. Directly supervise 30 – 40 hourly employees. Perform other related functions and duties as assigned or required. Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent. Above average to expert level extrusion and conversion skills with a minimum of 5 years experience.Ability to influence people effectively and efficiently in order to meet production and organization goals.Ability to effectively manage complex, difficult, and emotional situations involving employees. Self-starter that uses initiative within established policies and procedural guidelines. Ability to multi-task and effectively manage rapidly changing priorities. Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.Ability to adhere to Berry’s Safety, Health, and Environmental Vision, Policy, and Standards. Work a day or night shift of 12 or more hours with a flexible work schedule including holidays and weekends.  Ability to stand, sit, kneel, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and crawl for extended periods multiple times per day.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. Ability to work in warm, humid, and cool climates. Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes safety glasses, safety goggles, hearing protection, steel toe shoes/boots, face shield, and gloves. Ability to operate a forklift and pallet jack; maintain a forklift operator license. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed 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. Application FAQs

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