Packaging SupervisorGannett Publishing Services
Peoria, IL
The Packaging Supervisor collaborates with the Associate, Packaging Manager in the day-to-day supervisory duties and operations of the Packaging Center to ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of products produced.
Work as part of a packaging crew to coordinate overall post-press operations during a designated shift to achieve & maintain on-time production performance including product quality and accuracy standards, operational safety including OSHA & EPA compliance as well as positive employee & customer relations.
ResponsibilitiesPackaging Department Tasks
- Production & shift scheduling.
- Supervise production during assigned shifts including training, new hire onboarding and addressing employee issues and/or concerns.
- Responsible for inserting accuracy and integrity. Ensure that daily production is completed in a high quality and timely manner.
- Confirm accurate product staging.
- Perform hands-on duties of Packaging Operator as needed due to staff shortage, machine problems and various unexpected workflow issues.
- Proficient operation of preprint management systems, inserter drive controls and related reporting.
- Perform and verify inventory of strap, bottom wrap, and consumable parts and supplies.
- Assist Manager/Assistant Manager with packaging reports and web portal data entry.
- Perform Packaging Operator training
Safety- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Assist in leading safety compliance within the department including accident investigations and follow up.
- Complete required annual OSHA safety training programs: Lockout/Tag-out, Hazardous Communications, Personal Protective Equipment, Hearing Conservation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Forklift.
- Report work-related injuries to insurance carrier.
- Ensure all machine safety guards are installed, functioning properly, and in use.
- Immediately report any operational concerns, potential safety hazards, and all accidents/injuries and near misses to packaging management.
Communication- Provide timely and accurate information to management as required.
- Responsible for communication regarding equipment repairs and/or consumable materials to upper management.
- Communicate scheduling needs to all packaging supervisors and/or packaging management.
Requirements- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Associate business management degree or comparable experience preferred.
- Three years' packaging equipment operator experience preferred.
- Minimum two years in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations required.
- English language fluency: Speaking, reading & writing.
- Proven leadership skills required.
- Proven above average verbal & written communication skills.
- Self-starter.
- Proven excellent time management skills working in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
- Mechanical aptitude required.
- PC Skills including Microsoft Office: E-mail, Excel, Word.
- Packaging Department equipment experience.
