Converting Supervisor (Production/Manufacturing)
Intertape Polymer Group
- Truro, NS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for management of converting department consisting of printing, rewinding, and converting equipment across multiple shifts.
- Plans, supervises, and directs daily production operations with an ability to anticipate and alleviate production problems, such as material shortages, equipment malfunctions and employee-related situations.
- Primarily responsible for coaching and developing the team.
- Participates in the selection and interview processes to fill hourly employee positions.
- Conducts employee reviews and maintains training and performance documentation.
- Initiates efforts to introduce cost reductions and drive continuous improvements in methods or equipment.
- Supervises and leads departmental safety and housekeeping practices and maintains a constant alert for hazardous conditions.
- Educates employees and enforces company rules and regulations, including but not limited to safety rules and regulations, policies and procedures, production, and quality expectations.
- Assists human resources in disciplinary procedures where necessary.
- Leads and participates in company-sponsored activities such as training, site projects and safety programs.
- Primarily responsible for production-related administrative tasks such as payroll hours approval, reporting and associated tasks.
- Provides quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience managing and developing teams in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role required.
- Experience in similar manufacturing facility preferred.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with demonstrated skills in making sound decisions is critical.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to achieve results.
- Able to deal with ambiguity and successfully manage change will be critical.
- A dedicated team player who works well cross functionally.
- Solid computer skills including MS Office with focus on Excel would be an asset.
- Experience in lean manufacturing is a strong asset.