Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

AWT is a leading manufacturer of custom labels, flexible packaging, and precision converting solutions servicing Healthcare, Consumer Brand, and Technology clients worldwide. AWT employs nearly 650 associates and operates facilities in Minneapolis, MN (Headquarters), South Elgin, IL, Hauppauge, NY, Grand Blanc, MI, Anaheim, CA, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada, Winston-Salem and Garner, NC. AWT is the trusted partner for leading brands, delivering comprehensive, innovative, and sustainable solutions with exceptional quality, expertise, and responsiveness. More information about AWT can be found at www.awtlabelpack.com

AWT offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, HSA, 401k with match, holidays and paid time off.

AWT has the following position open in our South Elgin location:  Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, Hours are 6:00 pm - 2:30 am.  Additional days and hours may be necessary due to production requirements.  $1.00 Shift Differential.

General Description of Job - To plan and supervise all functional area activities in a consistent and cost effective manner; to provide leadership, motivation and direction to all personnel; to participate in management team activities as requested.

Required Job Duties

• schedules appropriate staff for all functional areas of production according to work load
• ensures that available staff is effectively and efficiently utilized
• reviews daily time sheets for accuracy and corrects and forwards to accounting/payroll administrative assistant by end of the following day.  Undesirable patterns or misuse of time sheets are identified and the appropriate corrective action and training conducted as identified
• job orders are assigned appropriately with guidance from the daily schedule and completed as scheduled
• press assignments are made with consideration to special requirements and capability of staff
• sets and clearly defines employee expectations
• maintains consistent, accurate records and documentation of performance for employee appraisal and feedback
• ensures that all state and local laws are followed with regard to safety and environmental regulations and practices
• be actively involved and interface with day-to-day department process management and be aware of department workload, activities and performance
• participate in quality improvement initiative to ensure customer satisfaction and that all jobs meet or exceed estimated time and materials

Physical Job Demands

This position requires a considerable amount of walking and being on your feet for long periods of time.  Occasional lifting/carrying 50-75 pounds.

Skills/Abilities to Meet Job Requirements

Leads by example; ability to effectively train and instruct others; able to work with deadlines and changing priorities; demonstrated problem solving skills; good organizational skills; good communication skills; accuracy with numbers and information; attention to detail; good work ethics; able to delegate when appropriate.

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent GED plus a minimum of five years print/manufacturing experience.  Additional experience in rewind and converting helpful.