Production Shift Supervisor (Printing)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Diversified Labeling Solutions, Inc. (DLS) is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join our Itasca, IL team.  The Production Shift Supervisor is a key member of the plant management team and is responsible for the success of shift flexographic and digital printing operations. This position supervises manufacturing processes in support of the overall company manufacturing strategy, to maximize safety, productivity, quality, waste, and customer satisfaction. 

Shift Hours: Monday – Thursday, 2pm – 12am (4 day workweek)

Pay Range:

$72,000 - $87,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead manufacturing teams to meet manufacturing targets while ensuring safety, quality, and production efficiencies
• Drive effective labor utilization, efficiency improvements, and adherence to quality processes, by assigning personnel, communicating priorities, and managing processes, equipment, resources and overtime
• Provide leadership, technical support, training, mentoring and periodic performance feedback to members of the manufacturing team, ensuring the successful accomplishment of production goals and enhancing their career development
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPI’s) for production efficiency, personnel management, and capacity utilization to ensure production of high-quality finished goods
• Provide manufacturing support by assisting team members in trouble shooting of equipment and production issues, and performing quality control sign-offs and press checks
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate with Equipment Maintenance to ensure necessary maintenance activities are completed
• Understand and communicate business objectives and customer requirements to manufacturing team, to ensure manufactured products meet customer needs
• Manage the ordering of replacement dies and other essential tooling
• Troubleshoot and support ink-related issues, including matching and application challenges, in collaboration with press operators and ink room personnel
• Ensure daily start-up/shutdown procedures are followed each shift
• Review, manage and approve reporting of employee compensable hours and ERP daily balancing
• Manage employee discipline in alignment with company policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment, in accordance with corporate safety policies
• Ensure completion of all required employee training within designated timelines
• Promote company vision, strategy and mission objectives to encourage a safe, inclusive, accountable, innovative, and results-oriented work environment
• Other projects/duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in flexographic printing processes and techniques, with a strong understanding of manufacturing principles
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Proven ability to implement production procedures, with attention to detail
• Ability to coach and motivate staff to a higher level of performance
• High degree of mathematical aptitude, attention to detail and organization
• Self-motivated with a high level of critical thinking, sound decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members of all levels

DLS is a manufacturer of adhesive based labels that are used by companies in many industries and for a multitude of applications.  We have four production facilities around the U.S. that support local, and international accounts.

DLS is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary, variety of excellent benefits and positive work environment.  If you meet the requirements above and would enjoy working for an employee-friendly organization with other team players, please apply today.

Company DescriptionDLS is a manufacturer of adhesive based labels that are used by companies in many industries and for a multitude of applications. We have four production facilities around the U.S. that support local, and international accounts.Company DescriptionDLS is a manufacturer of adhesive based labels that are used by companies in many industries and for a multitude of applications. We have four production facilities around the U.S. that support local, and international accounts.