Finish Supervisor (Winchester, IN, US, 47394) chez Ardagh Group

Role description: 

The Finish Supervisor organizes and directs the cold end department and is engaged in the selecting and packing of quality glass containers within company and customer specifications. This role will specifically be responsible for the inspection, held ware, load center, and carton departments. 

Responsibilities: 

• Administer effective safety program striving for zero accidents in the workplace 

• Execute plans to process held ware 

• Ensure that the load center and carton areas run as efficiently as possible to continually reduce held ware and a smooth exporting of good ware to customers 

• Train and develop employees and maintain good labor relations with the effective application of the labor contract 

• Collaborate with applicable departments for job changes ensuring efficient changes in terms of time and quality 

• Prepare work assignments for employees and maintain accurate record keeping 

• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the departments, with other departments, with the Union, and with the corporation 

• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies within the department 

Minimum skills / qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or equivalent 

• Three (3) years of experience in manufacturing 

• Ability to work rotating shifts 

• Ability to travel up to 5% 

Preferred skills / qualifications:  

• Associate's degree in engineering, business administration, or a related field 

• Prior experience with SAP  

• Prior experience with food safety 

• Two (2) years in a leadership role 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Lean Six Sigma Certification 

• Prior experience working with lean manufacturing, kaizens, and 5S