Production Supervisor at Baton Rouge

Graham Packaging, based in York, Pennsylvania, is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of technology-based, customized blow-molded plastic containers for the branded food and beverage, household, personal care/specialty, and automotive lubricants product categories. The company has an extensive blue-chip customer base that includes many of the worlds largest branded consumer products companies. It produces more than 20 billion container units annually employing more than 8,200 employees at 97 plants in North America, Asia, Europe, and South America, and sales reaching $3 billion.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced, team-oriented individual for the Production Supervisor position in Baton Rouge, LA.

The main responsibilities of the Production Supervisor include:

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the leadership of a production crew with regards to safety, quality, efficiency and consistent application of best practices.

Provides a strong floor presence and understanding of the processes adequate to set the example for others to follow.

Handles day-to-day production documentation, ensures its accuracy and timely input into reporting systems.

Provides training to shift personnel to make sure all employees have the tools necessary for optimum performance.

Utilizes data systems to identify areas of opportunity for continuous improvement.

Champions all safety initiatives within the facility to ensure all safety goals and objectives are met, maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.

Ensures that all products produced meet or exceed GPC and customer specifications.

Oversee the performance of all quality checks performed by associates.

Handles routine issues with regards to employee relations.

Qualifications:

3-5 years previous supervisory experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Strong Mechanical Aptitude

SAP experience a plus

Experience in the plastics industry a plus.

Must be able to multi task, work independently, and have strong demonstrated leadership capabilities

Demonstrated experience of being engaged at the floor level and hands on

Experience in a lean manufacturing environment

Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A Bachelors degree is preferred.

Graham Packaging offers a competitive compensation program and benefits package including: medical/dental insurance, paid holidays and vacations, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with matching, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, etc.

Graham Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, marital status, disability or handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.

NO phone calls please.

Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Baton Rouge, Company: Graham Packaging Company.