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Greif

Global industrial packaging manufacturer and services

Associate Supervisor

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAlsip, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five years of experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing setting.
  • Problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and analytical abilities.
  • Leadership and communication skills focused on mentoring and developing team members.
  • Experience with administrative tasks such as scheduling, reporting, and strategic planning.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computers.
  • Ability to read, understand, and maintain records as required.
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Thorough understanding of the production process.
  • Ability to teach, coach, and develop others.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate production workers under the direction of the Plant Manager.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory policies and promote a safe working environment.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and expectations.
  • Monitor production quality and ensure adherence to quality control standards.
  • Adhere to and prioritize production schedules and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Assist in training new production workers on processes, equipment operation, and safety protocols, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Coordinate with inventory control to ensure raw materials and supplies are available for production, monitor inventory levels, and recommend orders as needed.
  • Collaborate with maintenance staff as needed to ensure machinery and equipment are maintained and in good working condition.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost reduction.
  • Provide regular updates to management on production metrics and issues; maintain production records, prepare reports, and analyze data to measure productivity and efficiency as needed.
  • Operate machinery or work production line positions as needed to cover absences.
  • Act as the point of contact for colleagues in the Supervisor’s absence.
  • Escalate safety, policy, quality, or behavioral compliance concerns to the Plant Manager.
  • Collaborate with other departments and senior management to improve operational efficiency.
  • Assist in implementing and managing strategic projects or initiatives affecting the shift or department.
  • Review and analyze performance metrics, report on operational effectiveness, and identify areas for improvement.
  • Conduct pre-shift and other meetings as required.
  • Participate in advanced training to prepare for a potential supervisory role.
  • Participate in training programs and mentorship to learn higher-level management tasks and responsibilities, including people management and policy compliance; health, safety, and compliance; company policy compliance; supervisory skills; employee development and performance management; team effectiveness; interviewing and onboarding; root-cause analysis; production scheduling and planning; cost analysis; resource utilization; quality control and assurance; safety performance analysis; training needs assessment; process improvement; inventory management; production capacity analysis; and lean manufacturing.

About the Company

Greif

Global industrial packaging manufacturer and services

Greif is a global supplier of industrial packaging products and services. It makes steel, plastic, and fibre drums; intermediate bulk containers; reconditioned containers; containerboard and paperboard; tubes and cores; and various packaging accessories. It also provides filling, packaging, and related services to many industries and manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. With operations in more than 35 countries, Greif serves both global and regional customers. The company’s goal is to be the best performing customer service company in the world by delivering reliable packaging solutions and value-added services that help customers move, store, and protect their products.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Delaware, OH
Founded
1877

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