Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Engineering)
Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
030736 Production Supervisor - 1st Shift (Open)Job Description:
Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.
OUR VISION:
Being the best customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Create packaging solutions for life's essentials.
ROLE OVERVIEW: Manufacturing knowledge and an understanding of labor relations, including the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), are required. Supervises teams of colleagues who perform similar production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) in a unionized setting. Responsibilities typically include evaluating team members for the achievement of operational results and making staffing decisions for the team. Ensures policies, practices, and procedures are understood and followed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the day-to-day activities of a smaller, less complex, and/or single-line production operation and monitor colleague productivity.
- Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans, and performance criteria. Runs shift meetings, confirms production progress, and responds to delays. Creates and implements group improvement plans.
- Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as they relate to the team and Greif.
- Encourages joint problem solving, personal safety, and individual development.
- Supports Greif's mission, follows values of Greif and works to better Greif's business as a whole.
- Implements and enforces compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Monitors work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
- Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
- Troubleshoots issues that arise.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Experience in leading teams, handling grievances, and ensuring compliance with the CBA and applicable laws is required.
- Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, with experience leading colleagues in a union environment.
Knowledge and Skills
- Manufacturing knowledge and an understanding of labor relations, including the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), are required
- In-depth understanding of production operations and processes.
- Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
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EEO Statement:
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
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