Production Supervisor

Location Address:
1217 E St Gertrude Place, Santa Ana, California 92707


Work Shift:
Salary Exempt (United States of America)

The Production Supervisor is foremost a leader responsible for making production and team member decisions in alignment with Altium’s Guiding Principles. Directly supervises hourly employees assigned to the production department with emphasis on continued development to further enhance skill sets. Manages production department in accordance with State and Federal regulations. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Ensures production department objectives are met to include projects, safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide leadership and direction to production staff to produce rigid manufactured products, organize and monitor workflow, and ensure daily/weekly deliverables are met
Collaboratively drive improvements through daily interaction with all employees on the production floor
Inspect jobs in process and at completion to ensure that standards of workmanship, quality, and safety are maintained
Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and transmit that sense of urgency to the production staff in a constructive fashion
Maintains workflow by monitoring and upgrading processes, setting processing variables, observing control points and equipment, monitoring personnel and resources, studying methods, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems, facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points, and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
Organize and prioritize work from production work orders, staffing requirements, estimate work hour requirements, and delegate work to employees in production department
Plan, direct, and control the efforts of the production department to maintain plant equipment and facilities commensurate with good manufacturing practices that meet daily production requirements
Recommend and plan equipment needs to improve production efficiency and/or achieve cost reduction through the utilization of CI enhancement tools
Actively lead/participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, lean tools)
Partner and collaborate in the development, scheduling, and control of the plant preventative maintenance program to maintain production equipment in proper working condition and ensure that equipment is ready to run when scheduled
Collaborate with partnering departments to requisition materials, supplies, and services for the department
Ensure that safety and quality requirements meet or exceed all regulatory agencies (i.e., USDA, FSA, OSHA, ADA, EPA) standards and comply with all Altium Packaging policies and or procedures
Ensure that production equipment can produce within the specifications and tolerances established by the equipment manufacturer and process control specifications
Monitor and report production key indicators to Production Manager and make recommendations for necessary changes to drive improvement
Keep and update production records and procedures such as production and sanitation records, equipment manuals, SOPs, OPLs, JSAs, HSAs
Develop and maintain an effective department through proper selection, training and assignment of personnel capable of operating/maintaining all equipment and facilities in a safe and efficient working condition
Develop daily, weekly, monthly objectives and standards of performance for production within the Production Department required to meet departmental, customer, and organizational objectives
Participate in meetings or other communications with other departments regarding the resolution of ongoing problems, the implementation of new procedures or processes, or the development of new plans and designs
Adhere to all Altium Packaging safety and food safety/quality policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures and report any nonconformity
Available to respond to 24/7 emergencies
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.



Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience
High school diploma, Associate and/or BS Degree in applicable field a plus
Strong Blow / Injection Mold experience preferred
5 years’ experience in an industrial hands-on maintenance/production capacity
1 to 3 years’ experience of direct supervision and management in maintenance and/or production capacity
Union Facility experience preferred
Strong knowledge of, and understanding of fundamental equipment reliability, quality, safety, and end customer requirements
Strong knowledge of facility organization, cleanliness, and GMP/FS requirements
Experience with various computer applications - JDE or similar operating system preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to analyze equipment problems, identify root causes to equipment problems
Able to manage multiple projects/tasks
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
Able to promote and influence a collaborative team environment
Able to employ, lead, and direct continuous improvement concepts to improve overall performance
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems, specifically Excel, Word, JDE
Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)
Skill in arithmetic and mathematical calculations
Able to establish effective relationships and independently manage those relations with all levels of internal staff and external customers, business partners, and vendors
Able to interact positively and work effectively with others (interpersonal skills)
Good listening skills
Able to influence and convince others to establish or change precedents
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Reporting to this Position:
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