Plant Shift Supervisor

  • Accredo Packaging, Inc.
  • Sugar Land, TX
  • 8mo ago
  • Full-Time
  • On-site

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!


We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
 

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Directly supervises production employees across multiple lines, including Machine Operators and Packers (team size of approximately 15 per shift).

  • Provides training, coaching, and performance feedback to hourly staff.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Supervises and coordinates shift activities for up to seven production lines.

  • Monitors machine performance and output to ensure quality and efficiency targets are met.

  • Collaborates with Quality Supervisors to ensure finished goods meet all customer specifications for size, print, fold, and finish.

  • Troubleshoots and resolves production issues related to equipment, materials, or staffing.

  • Maintains accurate shift documentation, including production reports and downtime logs.

  • Adjusts shift assignments and workforce utilization to align with changing production needs.

  • Supports continuous improvement efforts aimed at reducing waste and improving throughput.

  • Tracks material usage and communicates inventory needs to the Production Support Coordinator.

  • Participates in daily meetings with planning, maintenance, materials movement, and quality teams.

  • Promotes safety compliance and enforces housekeeping standards on the production floor.

  • Recommends and supports process changes, equipment upgrades, and layout improvements.

  • Trains team members on proper machine operation, quality checks, and safety procedures.

  • Ensures smooth shift handovers and proper documentation of ongoing or unresolved issues.

  • Performs other related duties as assigned in support of operational goals. 

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

  • Working knowledge of machine operations and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating across departments.

  • Ability to analyze and resolve production issues in a fast-paced setting.

  • Skilled in production reporting, material tracking, and shift planning.

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other improvement tools is preferred.

  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.

  • Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred.

  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

  • Prior experience managing multiple lines and large teams (15+ employees) required.

  • Proficiency with production software, Excel, and reporting tools.

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts.

  • Requires regular movement between machines and production areas.

  • Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally.

  • Requires visual and manual dexterity for monitoring equipment and quality inspections.