Printing & Converting Supervisor

Printing And Converting Supervisor

Hood Packaging Corporation has a rich history in North America as a leader in the packaging industry. From day one, our company has been at the forefront in the design and manufacture of a wide range of packaging materials. Our goal at Hood Packaging is to provide a product that is manufactured in a safety conscious environment with attention to high quality, timeliness, and that consistently exceeds customer expectations. We are able to meet our goal every day because we employ some of the best packaging people in the industry. We couldn't succeed without our dedicated employees. If you are looking for more than just a job and you want a career. Consider Hood Packaging Corporation.

Hood Packaging is currently recruiting for a Printing and Converting Supervisor for our Tyler, TX location who will be responsible for all aspects of the Printing, Pre-Press, and Converting Departments' operations, including personnel, machinery, schedule fulfillment, productivity, waste management, safety, environmental conditions, and housekeeping.

Functional Responsibilities

Assist operators with problem solving techniques and application of sound operating practices

Coordinates with the maintenance department for repairs, PM's or project work associated within both departments

Motivate employees to meet or exceed production goals

Ensure that changeovers are made at or below established changeover targets

Train all employees to ensure production efficiencies and following standard operating procedures

Responsible for vacation approvals, overtime posting, any leave of absences (all LOA must be coordinated with the HR department)

Motivate, counsel, and coach employees as needed

Actively promote safety and ensure all employees are knowledgeable and adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Assist in any accident investigations and provide documentation as required by Company policy

Hold monthly safety meetings within the department

Managerial Responsibilities

Direct and supervise shift operators

Review Company policies with departmental employees

Input into hiring, disciplining, and terminating employees

Address any disciplinary issue in accordance with the current Labor Agreement

Qualifications

Minimum of H.S. Diploma, Technical or Engineering degree preferred

3 years in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a similar industry

2 years of supervisory experience

Skills

Working knowledge of flexographic printing processes preferred

Mechanical aptitude with an emphasis on light industrial equipment

Detail oriented with good organizational and managerial skills

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Good interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Hood Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers applications for all positions without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap or any other legally protected status. EOE/M-F