Production Supervisor (Night Shift Schedule) Job at Graham Packaging - Global in

Graham Packaging is seeking a Production Supervisor for the night shift in Atlanta, GA. Responsibilities include supervising hourly employees in manufacturing blow molded containers, ensuring safety and quality, managing personnel training and performance, and addressing production issues. The role requires effective communication and collaboration to maintain a safe and productive work environment. This position follows a rotating 2/2/3 schedule from 7pm to 7am and is not remote.
Company StatementGraham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.OverviewProduction Supervisors are responsible for supervising hourly employees engaged in all phases of the manufacture of all blow molded containers. Duties include safety, quality, customer service, housekeeping, training, performance management, plant productivity, labor utilization, warehousing, and control of raw materials. This is a night shift position with hours of 7pm-7am, working a rotating 2/2/3 schedule.Primary DutiesUnderstand, follow and enforce all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.Exercise authority and independent judgment on the shift in the interest of the Company regarding personnel management.Responsible for personnel training, development, safety, security, quality, inventory, good housekeeping, and general management of Company policies.Resolve all production and resulting quality problems that occur on the shift and conduct frequent checks of product quality.Provide shift documentation on decisions, shift issues, actions and status updates for compliance and continuous quality improvement (CQI).Attend and conduct all production and safety meetings as required.Review and authorize proper time records for all employees on the shift.Manage temporary staffing assignments to achieve production and labor objectives.Manage machine utilization to meet efficiency goals and recommend necessary changes.Develop methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies and reduce operating costs as part of CQI objectives.Assist management in reviewing shift operations and making recommendations for improvements.Assist in performing all physical inventories in accordance with Company procedures.Maintain a supportive and productive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication.Participate in job safety training and follow all plant rules to ensure a safe work environment.Execute leader standard work as designed on a daily basis.0-25% travel may be required.QualificationsA Bachelor’s Degree and/or related operations experience; or equivalent combination of education and related operations experience is required. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an operations supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills is strongly preferred.Essential SkillsAbility to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.Computer usage and typing skills are essential.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion.Effective communication skills to convey facts and information clearly.Ability to collaborate well with others and contribute to group objectives.Compensation StatementThe expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.Benefits StatementBenefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in the company’s 401K Employee Saving Plan and participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.EEO DisclaimerGraham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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