Shift Supervisor – 1st and 2nd Shift Opportunities

Location: Management - Waupun, WI

Eagle Flexible Packaging is seeking a Shift Supervisor who will contribute to the success of Eagle Flexible Packaging (“Eagle”) by leading all operations and employees in a flexible packaging printing and converting environment on designated shift: plans and assigns work to ensure that production standards are met or exceeded; evaluates and addresses performance; and leads training, quality, and safety initiatives. This is a working supervisor position with the supervisor occasionally expected to operate production equipment in addition to team leadership responsibilities. Currently hiring for 1^st shift (Monday-Friday 6:00am-2:30pm) and 2^nd shift (Monday-Friday 2:00pm-10:30pm).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise all shift production personnel, including preparing for and conducting regular check-ins (performance review and goal-setting meetings), recommending compensation changes, managing time and attendance, and addressing performance concerns as needed.
• Schedule all shift personnel to achieve required production scheduling outcomes, maximize operational effectiveness, and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Setup and operate flexible packaging converting machines. Monitor machine operation to ensure it is running safely and efficiently and that it is producing quality material.
• Lead and coordinate all new hire training, as well as continuing education for existing personnel.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Determine current baseline departmental efficiencies and implement steps to monitor and improve through-put, waste, and downtime.
• Take a leadership role when it comes to quality, assisting with quality checks throughout the shift and signing off on job approvals; make quality related decisions and maintain responsible for all quality issues on shift.
• Participate in the problem analysis determination and corrective action implementation of internal and external customer complaints.
• Conduct regular meetings on shift, maintaining a collaborative and open environment for discussion.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Eagle’s preventive maintenance program and notify maintenance in the event of any equipment problems or necessary repairs.
• Ensure that good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are followed throughout shift.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other production leaders to control all areas of production costs to meet manufacturing cost / budget targets and continually challenge and reduce costs by means of elimination of waste, reduced overtime, etc.
• Implement an effective safety training program and ensure that safe workplace safety standards are always maintained.
• Support material handling needs through shift on an as needed basis, including forklift operation.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of production machinery to be able to assist Operators as needed with troubleshooting, setups, and operation.
• Partner with Plant Manager on changes in business procedures and special projects including projects to more effectively leverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, improve production metrics, control costs, and support installation and implementation of new machinery.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree, equivalent (GED), or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience, including leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including proven ability to coach and motivate team members and address performance concerns.
• Strong organizational skills with ability troubleshoot and make informed and quick decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capacity to set priorities, goals, and timelines to achieve maximum productivity.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software with proven ability to learn complex new software programs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to continuously stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to stoop and kneel frequently.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle mission of embracing our Guiding Values that focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations, Business, or related field.
• Experience in the flexible packaging and/or printing industries.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, ideally EFI Radius.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.

Flex Your Potential with Eagle!  We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 6 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).