Description
Works closely with the Finishing Manager to oversee 3rd-shift operations, coordinate daily production activities, and provide leadership to the Finishing team. This role supports safety, quality, productivity, and employee development.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the Finishing Manager on overseeing the Finishing department on third shift
- Coordinates daily shift production and overtime schedules optimizing staffing levels and equipment availability
- Assists operators with troubleshooting machine problems
- Assist the Finishing Manager in maintaining and promoting a high team spirit culture
- Maintain productive working relationships whilst helping to resolve employee grievances
- Provide constructive feedback to employees while assisting the Finishing Manager in identifying training and development opportunities as well as performance management issues
- Support the Finishing Manager in evaluating and hiring new employees including reviewing applications and interviewing candidates
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong bindery background, including 10-15 years' of operator experience preferred
- Ability to lead, train, and navigate complex employee relations matters as needed
- Competent in safety and quality practices
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Effective communications skills with all levels within the organization