Production Supervisor

Company: Sun Chemical
Location: Menasha
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Production Supervisor for Sun Chemical out of our Menasha, WI location.

You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.

Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Under the general supervision of the Plant Manager, is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Production Department. Responsible for meeting all production and shipping requirements in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Works with the QC Laboratory to ensure customer product is meeting specification.

Responsibilities:
Plan, organize and control the day-to-day activities of the Production Department to meet customer requirements including the scheduling of orders, manpower planning and the effective use of equipment.
Supervise a team of employees in manufacturing and executes company initiatives such as Safety, Sun Care.
Ensure that all employees understand and follow standard operating procedures through training programs and control systems. Also, to communicate special instructions to operators when required.
Enforce all plant rules and regulations.
Ensure that good housekeeping practices are maintained in all areas of the plant.
Be actively involved in the plant safety programs, reviewing and enforcing all safety and health regulations, providing safety training and investigating any safety problem or accident within the department.
Ensure compliance with hazardous waste programs and hazard material identification systems.
Become proficient in the use of SAP.
Work with inventory control in measuring and controlling raw material and ink losses through accurate measuring and control systems.
Report and discuss any manufacturing or delivery problems with the Plant Manager.
Be involved in ETQ investigation into customer complaints.
Complete ETQ system administration including ink returns.
Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.


Requirements:
3+ years' experience supervising hourly production personnel, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Good working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations.
Batch management experience preferred.
Strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Strong SAP knowledge is desirable.
Strong knowledge of computer skills (MS Office, Word, Excel) and organizational skills.
Good decision-making ability.
Must be able to initiate problem solving as issues arise during the shift.


Education:
High School Diploma mandatory.
A College Degree or Associates preferred.

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