Production Supervisor

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Primary Purpose of Position:      Supervises the plant production function as directed. Essential Functions:

Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment and a representative of the plant.  This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, facilitating monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required. Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the food safety system. Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with Ball Packaging Operations process and quality standards. Provides for and reviews the performance and personal development of all subordinates on an individual basis. Arranges for on-the-job training and development of subordinates' skills to ensure a continued high level of production and morale. Provides production, spoilage, and maintenance records and maintains subordinates' attendance, evaluation and other appropriate records. Provides communications and dissemination of information between crew operations. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer. Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility. Maintain positive relations with local bargaining unit ensuring a high level of productivity, if applicable. Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company.  Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts. While the regular working cycle of this position is usually 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights, Monday through Sunday, working hours may vary as specified by management.  Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management. Maintains an awareness and complies with hazardous waste management and other environmental management requirements in the workplace by attending scheduled training sessions. Understands and responds effectively to the Emergency Coordinator’s (EC) directions during emergencies by being familiar with emergency procedures, equipment, and systems, as necessary.  Implements contingency plan to the level required by the position. Understands, completes, and maintains environmental documentation for which the individual is trained, or as directed by the EC, EFP, or EM (i.e., inspections, labeling, record keeping, maintenance of equipment, etc.).  Reports to the EC, EFP, or EM on the status of assigned responsibilities. Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment. Recognizes waste streams and minimizes waste generation, through prudent use of materials, proper disposal and segregation as directed during training or by the EC, EFP/EM.  Understands and practices proper accumulation and storage requirements for wastes. Complies with environmental regulations when using, dispensing, or handling hazardous and non-hazardous materials and wastes.

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college degree level education or work-related experience in manufacturing HS Diploma/Equivalency minimum Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum Working knowledge of the following areas:  business principles, legal practices, product specifications and