Qualifications:

In addition to the specific responsibilities listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

Minimum Requirements

• At least 3 to 5 years of proven supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work days/ nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support

Preferred Requirements

• Packaging industry experience
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Must be able to look at new solutions and “think outside the box”
• Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc
• Demonstrated employee relations skills and the ability to motivate people
• Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic

• The employee may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures
• The employee may be exposed to loud machinery