Shift Supervisor chez Unique Industries

About Us 

Unique Industries is a family-owned business with over 60 years of industry experience. When you work for Unique, you get all the perks of larger corporations, such as 401K, multiple choices of healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and more. However, the difference between us and a larger corporation is that here at Unique, we are family. Your CEO and management team are involved in day-to-day operations and make sure that each location sees how much they are appreciated through annual company picnics and holiday luncheons. So if you're looking for a job that is exciting, rewarding, and team-focused - then apply today! We would love to have you come join the party. 

About Our Opportunity 

We are seeking an Associate Packaging Designer to work in the Philadelphia Corporate office. The Associate Packaging Designer will design generic and licensed packaging for Unique and private label products. This position is responsible for using correct legal information, country of origin, UPC’s, warnings and translations and also checks incoming proofs for all packaging produced.

PRIMARY DUTY

Under the direct supervision of the Plate & Bowl Production Manager, the Shift Supervisor supports the Forming Department by leading, planning, organizing, and directing all production and forming staff. This individual will oversee the daily operations of the production lines, ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely and taking full responsibility for product quality.  Supervises the second shift, with the typical hours from 2:45 P.M. to 11:15 P.M., Monday through Friday.  

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Others may be assigned.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign tasks/responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Manages and maintains safety, staff, production, quality, manufacturing processes for duration of shift.
• Understands, implements, and maintains 6S, Lean Manufacturing, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Establishes daily manning assignments for the shift.
• Collaborates with Safety and Human Resources departments to enforce adherence to company policies.
• Develops and trains associate skills for current and future production demands.
• Works in collaboration with incoming/outgoing production supervisors to perform consistent and effective shift transitions/handoffs.
• Approves and maintains all payroll time for all direct reports.
• Engages in performance management of production employees by conducting periodic reviews and annual safety, quality, and performance matrix reviews.
• Collaborates with Maintenance department to solve/fix all equipment-related issues.
• Manages the output of the Plate & Bowl Forming Departments with emphasis on quality control, and cost.
• Maintains records necessary for the preparation and distribution of accurate and timely reports.  Examples of reports are daily productivity and KPIs.
• Reviews daily work-in-progress and ensures that departmental personnel have correct instructions and specifications.
• Monitors production yields to determine trends and suggests areas of improvement.
• Assists with internal and external audits
• Enforces adherence to maintenance routines, and demands standards of order and cleanliness in the production area.
• Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others, and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Works with Human Resources to interview, select, and train associates to fill vacant positions.
• Interacts with other departmental supervisors to maximize production.  Provides technical details to clarify questions and problems with particular jobs.   
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides direct supervision to Line Operators and Packers, and is responsible for the production activities on their assigned shift. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•  Ability to communicate with management, colleagues, line staff, and individuals outside the company in order to meet departmental goals.
• Strong overall management skills, including problem solving, production analysis, work process analysis, business statistics, intermediate math skills, and personnel management.
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, and attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of implemented safety systems, rules, and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong teams and provide advanced coaching.
• Excellent oral and written communication including essential interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret related documents.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated reliability with a strong work ethic and attendance record.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma required.
• 5 years of related experience and/or training required.
• Progressive experience in manufacturing environment and in a supervisory capacity preferred
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job*.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be frequently standing, walking, sitting, hearing, talking, and using repetitive hand motions.
• The employee will be working in a manufacturing environment that subject to seasonal temperature fluctuations, including heat and cold.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to reach overhead, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and lift up to 50 pounds.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Unique Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regards to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.