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Shift Supervisor


Job Number:25714066
Company Name:Sonoco
Job Location:Hazelwood, MO US
Job Category:Manufacturing & Production
 Updated: 8/29/2010

Shift Supervisor
Shift Supervisor
Tracking Code
20100187
Job Description

* With direction form the plant manager, the position is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, material handling, cost performance, and employee relations for assigned shift and department. 
* Job requires efficient use of resources (labor, materials, and equipment) to manufacture quality products at lowest possible cost.  Supervise and coordinate the activities of hourly employees on assigned shift. 
* Position is responsible for implementing and maintains best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for assigned shift.
* Ensure safety of all employees; lead safety teams and programs on assigned shift to prevent injuries.  Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA, required annual inspections, etc.)
* Supervise all production activities for assigned shift.  Schedule shift employees. Crew machines to cover vacations, absence, and overtime.
* Meet or exceed productivity, cost, or other performance metric expectations for assigned shift.  Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices.
* Hire, train, direct and mentor shift employees with diverse language, cultural and educational background.
* Direct shift in continuous improvement initiatives, such as BBS with safety, 6 Sigma, Kaizen events, and lean manufacturing.
* Coordinate production scheduling on shift to meet customer demands, to manage overtime, to minimize inventory, and to reduce costs.
* Support quality initiative to ensure product meets or exceeds customer expectations.  Ensure employees complete required quality checks and audits.
* Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfactions. 
* Provide direction, training, and development as needed. 
* Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. 
* Recommend disciplinary action to Production Manager.
* Identify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.
* Prepare or approve required shift documentation:  Production reports, time cards, etc
 
Required Skills

* 2-5 years pertinent experience
* Bachelors degree in business, science or engineering
 
Job Location
Hazelwood, MO, US.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular