Segregation Jobs in Usa

Job Overview

The Turnaround QA Technicians act as the primary interface between contractor QC inspectors, QA Coordinators, and other members of the turnaround team. Their main duty is to monitor contractor performance in the field—helping ensure the quality of work meets plant expectations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Spend 80% of the day in assigned areas observing contractor activities.
• Audit contractor flange inspections for proper execution by Qualified Flange Inspectors.
• Audit contractor flange make-up to ensure compliance with the Site Flange Makeup Procedure.
• Audit contractor work for adherence to plant procedures, EMETL practices, and pipe specifications.
• Spot check materials (nuts, bolts, gaskets, piping, valves, etc.) for correct installation and green PMI tags. If not PMI’ed, items must be re-verified or replaced.
• Ensure proper material handling and storage as per G8S-6500-10 (“Welding Material Control”), G8S-6500-11 (“Materials Segregation”), and contractor’s TA Quality Plan.
• Spot check leak detection tubing installation.
• Validate completion of touch-up/repair painting; ensure contractor QCs are tracking repairs.
• Assist inspectors with photos, documentation, etc., at hold or witness points as needed.
• Verify that contractor quality checklists and reports are completed and submitted according to the TA Quality Plan.
• Review documentation upon completion, organize field walks and sign-offs per the RTO process, and collaborate with contractor QA representatives to close punch lists.
• Learn and verify tubing fitting assembly; ensure correct procedures are followed.
• Cooperate with QAQC team and TACs for RTO systems/jobs; organize field walks and log deficiencies.
• Forward documents requiring archiving to the TA documenter.
• Generate non-conformance reports for deviations from plant or contractor practices, specifications, procedures, or TA Quality Plans.
• Update the Quality Team shift activity log for effective communication across shifts.
• Comply with all EH&S and LHC TA Safety Plan requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of chemical plant and skilled craft experience
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, Access)
• Ability to work effectively in a team; good interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High school diploma or GED required
• Current, valid US driver’s license
• Willingness to adhere to all safety policies—including smoke/tobacco and drug-free workplace
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work within an empowered team environment
• Familiarity with SAP, CPPS, site equipment/drawing files, and TA work processes/procedures is helpful but not required

Manufacturing Yard Planning & Inventory Manager

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Yard Planning & Inventory Manager is responsible for planning, controlling, and optimizing raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods inventory-including steel coils, plates, and pipe products—across yard and storage operations.

This role ensures safe, efficient, and cost-effective material flow, supports uninterrupted production, and improves yard utilization, inventory accuracy, and dispatch readiness in alignment with production schedules, logistics requirements, and customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Yard Planning & Layout Management

• Develop and maintain optimized yard layouts for steel coils, plates (LSAW and specialty grades), pipes (HFI / ERW / LSAW), finished goods, and dispatch zones.
• Ensure efficient movement of materials from storage to production with minimal handling and congestion.
• Coordinate stacking, segregation, and accessibility based on grade, size, and production priority.

Inventory Management & Control

• Own inventory accuracy for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Maintain real-time inventory visibility using ERP and WMS systems.
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance resolution.
• Ensure FIFO compliance, heat traceability, and proper material identification.

Production & Dispatch Coordination

• Partner daily with production planning, coating, quality, and logistics teams.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Support truck, rail, and barge dispatch activities.
• Prevent production delays caused by material shortages or misplacement.

Yard Operations & Safety Leadership

• Enforce safety standards for crane operations, forklifts, and heavy material handling.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and internal safety policies.
• Conduct safety audits and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a strong, zero-incident safety culture.

Systems, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Use ERP/WMS tools to track inventory movement, aging, and dwell time.
• Develop and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, yard utilization, damage, and dispatch performance.
• Lead Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support automation and digital improvement efforts within yard operations.

Team Leadership

• Lead yard planners, inventory controllers, and yard supervisors.
• Set performance expectations, accountability, and development plans.
• Train teams on safety standards, systems, and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience

• 7–12+ years of experience in yard operations, inventory control, or manufacturing logistics.
• Background in steel, pipe, or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on experience with steel plates, coils, and large-diameter pipe.
• ERP system experience (SAP preferred).
• Familiarity with rail, truck, and barge logistics.

Key Competencies

• Strong operational planning and execution skills
• Deep understanding of steel plate and pipe handling
• Safety-first leadership mindset
• Data-driven decision making
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• Continuous improvement focus

Key Performance Indicators

• Inventory accuracy ≥ 99%
• Zero production delays due to material availability
• Reduced material handling and rehandling
• Improved yard utilization
• Reduced damage and demurrage
• On-time dispatch performance

Job Title: Warehouse Sorter

Starting Pay: $20/hr plus OT available

Location: Romulus, MI

Shift/hours: Mon - Fri 7:30a - 4p (Start time can be flexible but always 8 hours) Some Saturdays

Contract to Hire - 6 month contract and then direct hire

Job Description

• This person will be intaking crates with Aerosol cans in them, sorting and labeling them
• This is a dirty job and it is mostly outside

The Sorter/Operator handles, packages, and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in full compliance with all applicable safety and environmental regulations. The operator collaborates with other TSDF (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility) operators in various site locations, including outdoor settings. Most of the waste materials for this role will be used and unused aerosol cans. Proper separation of processable and non-processable cans will be priority.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Handles, classifies, segregates, labels, and packages hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with federal and State regulations.

• Segregates chemicals by compatibility and DOT Hazard class.
• Performs consolidation of hazardous materials/waste (i/e/, bulking, repackaging) in a safe and compliant manner.
• Fosters knowledge of final disposition facility protocols.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area/station
• Sweep, shovel, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Safety First Mindset

• 0 - 2 Years of overall relevant work experience.
• 24-hour HAZWOPER Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to wear and safely use all levels of personal protective equipment (PPE) – Including hard hat, high visibility outer wear, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety toed shoes/boots (all PPE will be provided except for footwear, incumbent must have on first day, will not be able work without them)

• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

PREFERRED, NOT REQUIRED:Knowledge of applicable DOT, EPA, and OSHA regulations preferred

• Experience in hazardous waste classification, lab pack segregation, and waste handling preferred.

The Warehouse Operations and Logistics Coordinator will perform the assigned duties in the Vacaville Distribution Center (managed by a 3rd party partner) and will be responsible for various activities and reporting related to KUIU Logistics, Warehousing and Quality.

Key Tasks for Warehouse Operations and Logistics Coordinator position

· Report on requested Key Performance Indicators related to KUIU account

· Monitor compliance to account specific SOPs and Work Instruction with a focus on inventory control procedures .

· Coordinate inbound receiving activities for KUIU account , under the supervision of Logistics Manager:

· Freight receiving scheduling and notifications prior to freight arriving in the warehouse

· Accurate receiving of product

· Document reconciling , reviewing and matching packing slips and received quantities to POs

· Incoming product accuracy and quality checks

· Notifications and reports updates post receiving

· Updating data points in KUIU systems as needed

· Coordinate and report on specific Compliance related activities

· Daily outbound data review

· Daily, weekly and monthly reporting on required Outbound KPIs.

· Perform random physical audits of outbound shipments to ensure accuracy and verify compliance with SOPs and Work Instructions

· Assist with Vendor Compliance documents management and notifications

· System data entry

· Requests for information and follow up communication

· Assist with specific Legal Compliance tasks as related to Supply Chain requirements

· System data entry

· Requests for information , follow up communication and reporting on status

· Monitor inventory control activities and reporting related to KUIU account

· Ensure inventory control related SOPs and Work Instructions are being followed

· Daily , Weekly , Monthly review and reporting on IC activities and related inventory adjustments

· Act as KUIU’s contact in the warehouse for inventory reconciliations questions .

· Know why inventory is being transferred in non-specific locations (locations that will not allow orders to be placed against the product in said locations), who moved the product and what is intended course of actions for the segregated inventory

· Own and coordinate all warehouse supplies related activities for KUIU account:

· Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory of KUIU specific shipping materials and supplies

· Act as main contact in the warehouse for vendors of KUIU supplies

· Review, get management approval and submit supplies and materials invoices to KUIU

· Coordinate special projects with our 3-rd party partners while ensuring projects are completed in a timely manner:

· Store orders

· Special shipping and handling projects

· Pack assembly

· Mailer inserts

· Reworks

· Warranty parts and repairs

· Work closely with warehouse on quality related inspections

· Report on inspection results and assist in vendor follow up process

· Other related duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications:

· BS degree preferred

· 3 years of warehouse and/or logistics experience preferred

· Excellent attention to detail and follow through

· Highly collaborative and team player

· Strong communication skills

· Proficient in use of Microsoft Outlook , Excel , Word

· Ability to work under pressure and coordinate projects

· Willingness to adapt to constantly changing priorities

· Familiarity with NetSuite is a plus

Physical Abilities Requirements:

While a workstation will be assigned, many tasks will be performed in a warehouse environment , with fluctuating temperatures , moderate to high noise level and heavy machinery traffic . Based on the work environment ,certain requirements are mandatory:

· Understanding of Safety Rules and Requirements

· Ability to stand and/or seat for long periods of time

· Ability to walk moderate to long distances

· Ability to lift and/or move loads of up to 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Vacaville, CA 95688 (Required)

Work Location: In person

What we're looking for

• Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience - Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• 1 - 3 years of related experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably a chemical plant.

Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a chemical plant.

• MFG experience preferred.

• Understanding/familiaritywith cGMP and RCRA training.

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem analysis skills.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Adheres to the company's strict safety regulations.

• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work area, ensuring that others do the same.

• Learns and adheres to safety rules for the work area regarding the management of chemicals and equipment.

• Responsible for learning the safety hazards of processes, equipment, and materials and applying that knowledge during routine operations.

• Monitors and performs daily activities within the production area (processing/ packaging/ testing/ sampling) to ensure safety practices are being followed.

• Identifies and corrects potential hazards to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

• May assist with activities related to hazardous waste disposal, including properly identifying and classifying waste streams, ensuring segregation, and adhering to applicable regulations.

• May be responsible for devising and implementing safety improvements.

• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning, weighing, and set-up of systems for operation, packaging, and in-process testing.

• Will be trained on applicable manufacturing procedures.

• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of production equipment to ensure its optimal operation.

• Corrects routine and non-routine problems by analyzing, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment/process problems.

• Monitor and record critical process parameters.

• Communicates with management on product testing results, trends, and deviations. Recommend process adjustments.

• Performs a wide variety of skilled duties in the preparation and operation of process equipment.

• Understand the mechanism of production machines and demonstrate the ability to identify areas of the operations process.

• Ensures packaging of finished goods meets all NuSil packaging specifications to meet customer requirements.

• Accurately uses computerized operating systems to run and monitor manufacturing equipment, if required.

• Is responsible for accurately completing and reviewing manufacturing and quality documentation, including all calculations and notes.

• May optimize and evaluate formulation levels for product workup.

• May collaborate with the Research & Development group when necessary.

• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic-material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.

• May assist various departments with the proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste.

• May assist with the inspection/operation, and maintenance of various safety equipment and laboratory ware.

• May be required to wear special garments in controlled manufacturing environments, including synthetic-material coveralls, beard covers, bouffant caps, booties, and/or powder-free vinyl gloves.

• All employees are expected to maintain a safe work environment, obey safety rules, and exercise caution in all work activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.

3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

At American Packaging Corporation (APC), you'll find the packaging career you've been looking for. With competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs, we nurture our employees while advancing and promoting diversity and inclusion. As the leading flexible packaging converter in North America for over a century, APC's longstanding success is fueled from the inside out. We're constantly seeking to improve our internal operations and were named a "Best of the Best" in the Best workplaces in the America's awards for 12 years in a row. It's how and why we engage the best and brightest talent to continue propelling our shared success into the future.

LOCATION: Chili, NY

SCHEDULE: 7pm - 7am on 2-2-3 schedule

SUMMARY: Identifies and segregates defective material within individual slit rolls. Combines leftover good material into finished rolls and palletizes for shipment to the customer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Facilitate on the job training and instruction for team members on the correct use of tools and equipment to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are followed.
• Mounts slit rolls of product onto shaft of machine using lift cart. Removes rolls as well.
• Sets up and makes necessary adjustments to the machine.
• Must be able to identify defects and splice good material together per spec.
• Reads and understands specs of products being run. Must know packaging materials required for palletizing finished product also. Occasionally uses hand tools to prepare packaging materials.
• Completes daily production reports.
• Operates stretch wrap machine to wrap finished pallets.
• Regularly cleans machine and surrounding area.
• Actively participates in safety programs and makes safety observations. Follows plant safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Dr Winder experience a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common, fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. This position may require manual lifting not to exceed 50 lbs - reference your department-specific JHA (job hazard analysis) for departmental lifting restrictions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually.

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American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. EOE/AA Disability/Veteran.

If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at:

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Job Purpose

To use your unique talents, experience, skills, education and enthusiasm to complete the Operations team and to recognize that your contribution is essential to the vision of Ring Container Technologies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Train and direct the activities of production personnel in the areas of safety.

• Ensure that all employees are properly trained in safe operation of production equipment, and that all safety rules are enforced.
• Ensure that all production personnel report and/or correct unsafe conditions.
• Monitor employee behavior in regard to safe work performance.
• Schedule safety meetings; ensures attendance and appropriate meeting topics are reviewed.
• Ensure Lock out / Tag out procedures are followed.
• Ensure that all employees have and properly use appropriate safety equipment.

Responsible for continuing/implementing the Ring Family Culture in the facility.

• Employees are the first priority, production is secondary.
• Coach and instruct supervisors in the proper methods of caring for their employees demonstrating the methods by example.
• Welcome employees to the plant every day inquiring about their personal lives and showing that Ring cares about our employees.
• Hold pre-shift meetings to explain the day’s needs and concerns and emphasize the importance of safety, not only for the individual but for everyone in the plant.
• Manage by walking around during the shift initiating conversations with questions regarding the well-being of the employee.
• Catch someone doing something well and praise. Recognize their efforts.
• Understand that all employees are people and all of us have challenges. Search for the reason behind the issue, actively listen and resolve to the benefit of all.

Responsible for leading and supporting employee engagement initiatives.

• Conduct focused walks semi-weekly through the plant to engage with the employees.
• Utilizing active listening skills, ask probing questions that encourage employee input on issues or opportunities related to safety, quality, performance, goals, scheduling, teamwork, etc.,
• Note opportunities for improvement and potential solutions based on employee input.
• Develop strategies that call for employee led teams to implement or ‘try’
• Provide ongoing feedback to employee led teams and support efforts that lead to improved results, even during times of initial failure.
• Celebrate wins and recognize employees participating on successful teams.

Responsible for producing the best quality product at all times.

• Ensure all production personnel are properly trained to identify quality defects for rejection, understand the rework process, and know the requirements to produce product that meets or exceeds customer standards and expectations.
• Ensure all quality measurements are performed as defined by the testing control plan and are recorded in NWA Quality Monitor.
• Ensure all raw materials, packaging materials, work in progress and finished goods are labeled and that lot numbers are fully traceable throughout the production processes.
• Ensure all nonconforming products and materials are identified, communicated, segregated, and documented.

Train and direct the activities of production personnel in the areas of equipment operation, quality control requirements, standards and procedures, and recognition of material which should be scrapped or reground.

• Maintain training documentation.

Monitor and analyze machine efficiency and assist in identifying root causes and corrective actions when efficiency rate is below standard.

• Track OEE, changeovers, downtime, scrap, and bottle loss.
• Provide planned downtime to support implementation of corrective measures for improvements.
• Schedule product changeovers in a manner which minimizes downtime and loss of productivity.

Monitor all labor expenses, general labor, OT and temporary labor, weekly, pursuing the Corporate Goal of being the Low Cost Producer.

Maintain employee relations; maintenance of employee calendars, documentation of corrective action, counseling, vacation scheduling and appropriate staffing to meet production needs within budget limits. Measure employee turnover and implement action plans to eliminate employee terminations.

Prepare and maintain necessary production records, machine efficiency records, scrap reports, and other reports as required.

Schedule production to meet customer demand and safety stock requirements.

Supervise the activities of shift supervisors

• Schedule and facilitate supervisor meetings and maintain meeting minutes.

Promote teamwork throughout the plant.

Work in conjunction with maintenance personnel on TPM and CLAIR projects.

• Schedule necessary personnel to perform tasks outlined in TPM and CLAIR projects.
• Ensure employees understand and follow all TPM standards established by team members.

May perform the duties of a supervisor as needed or required.

Support the development, implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of food safety, food defense, and quality systems to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local government regulatory food safety requirements and Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) or British Retail Consortium (BRC) standards.

• Ensure production employees adhere to food safety, food defense, and prerequisite programs (such as security, pest control, foreign material control, allergen control, chemical control, etc.) as required.
• Ensure production processes are performed in a food-safe manner.
• Ensure all housekeeping duties are performed and documented according to the Master Cleaning Schedule.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement which proactively recognizes and addresses deficiencies.

Experience and Educational Qualifications

Our Production Manager must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Management or Supervision in a manufacturing environment. He/she must have the ability to provide technical guidance through past experience and industry knowledge. He/she should possess strong people skills, leadership qualities, managerial abilities, a sense of urgency, accountability, business ethics, professionalism, self-motivation and the desire and focus to improve the business. Our candidate must be able to read, write and understand English.

Abilities Required

Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.

Must be able to take direction and work well with others.

Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.

Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.

Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To efficiently manage the day-to-day operation of the shift manufacturing function while producing top quality and safe beverage products following company policies and procedures.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position will vary.

• Directs a work force of between 15 and 20 hourly employees, including line machine operators, lab technicians and mechanics.
• Works closely with other shift production supervisors for exchange of information and to assure continuity of production activities across shifts.
• Partner with Maintenance Supervisor to coordinate repairs and preventive maintenance of production equipment; Quality Control Manager to coordinate quality control activities and corrective actions; Warehouse Supervisors to coordinate availability of materials stored in warehouse; Logistics Supervisor and outside vendor logistics dispatchers to coordinate Just-in-Time synchronization of raw material deliveries.
• Disseminate production procedures and union contract, ensures adherence to work rules and administers disciplinary action.
• Monitor equipment operation, coordinating raw materials, preparing reports, motivating and supervising plant employees.
• Supervise production personnel to achieve production efficiency and cost goals.
• Supervise employees to manufacture quality products in adherence to company quality policies and procedures.
• Achieve accurate work order processing and receiving of raw materials (bottles, cans, etc.).
• Develop and monitor employee performance and perform employee evaluations.
• Maintain a safe environment and enforce safety procedures and practices.
• Achieve standard efficiency goals and operate with breakage under 0.25% on a consistent basis. Operate with raw material loss under 1%.
• Ensure that production schedule is completed, and all production work orders are processed on a timely basis. Communicate with logistics personnel on any potential delays or deviations from schedule.
• Ensure that employees run equipment at target speeds, operating equipment effectively, attending to issues quickly and safely. Ensure operators report downtime and equipment issues accurately.
• Ensure that operators and lab technicians perform flavor changeovers with correct timing, correct product and correct materials, with minimum downtime and material loss. Investigate any deviations and report them for discussion and improvement.
• Monitor raw material usage and waste during shift maintaining awareness of syrup batch yields, bottle loss and low-fill rejects, etc. Contribute with practical suggestions to reduce waste.
• Review operator process and downtime logs, initial them in real time and take action to address repetitive issues. Ensure that operators have access to required process control blank sheets.
• Monitor production processes while on the production floor, researching opportunities for improvement and proposing solutions. Engage crew in line meetings or discussions of line issues in order to gather suggestions and improvements.
• Work closely with shift mechanics, discussing operational and mechanical issues and facilitating agreement to resolve repetitive issues. Submit maintenance work requests as dictated by operational issues.
• Monitor shift mechanics’ performance, ensuring prompt response to line issues and providing guidance related to production line priorities. Communicate performance issues to maintenance management and follow up on performance improvement plans and disciplinary action, if needed.
• Perform administrative duties effectively, including preparation of manning schedule for regular work week and overtime shifts, labor coding for payroll approval, and downtime reporting.
• Communicate with logistics and other supervisors to ensure adequate supply of raw materials to maintain production continuity across all shifts.
• Ensure that raw material shipments are accurately processed in inventory system and put away following SOP's and FIFO procedures. Ensure that used pallets and dunnage are returned following SOP’s.
• Perform safety inspections of production areas monthly. Ensure employees run equipment following safety best practices and SOP’s. Ensure that employees wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by safety procedures. Report unsafe conditions, including those reported by employees. Report safety incidents and lost time accidents immediately.
• Report immediately any condition that may contaminate or make products and packages unsafe.
• Review operators’ process control and packaging inspection log sheets, ensuring inspections are taking place in a timely manner and take action to address operational issues reported.
• Report and take action in response to raw material quality issues, segregate defective materials, and ensure operators and lab technicians gather defective samples of product or raw materials including lot number information.
• Ensure that quality issues are addressed on a timely manner so that defects are kept to a minimum and product on hold is minimized.
• Ensure that subordinates maintain work station area and equipment clean, follow Housekeeping SOP's and keep cleaning tools in their proper location. Enforce and ensure that employees follow Good Manufacturing Practices as trained.
• Ensure that employees report at their stations in time and in uniform, take their breaks at specified times and do not leave work stations unattended.
• Report all attendance incidents via email and submit log sheet to HR on a daily basis.
• Perform other duties as required.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION:

• Five years manufacturing line supervisory experience.
• Beverage, food or other fast paced packaging line experience.
• Maintenance and quality control experience highly desirable.
• Effective team builder with demonstrated abilities providing leadership in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated superior problem-solving skills and ability to drive process improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to meet targets and deadlines while dealing with complexity.
• Good time management and effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to write reports and compile accurate records.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and manufacturing planning/controlling applications.
• Ability to work during off-shift hours including night shift and weekends.
• Good understanding of industrial safety.

We offer a competitive salary of $80-95k. Excellent benefits which include medical, dental and vision. Eligibility in benefit plans begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Six (6) days of sick leave; two (2) weeks of vacation accrued throughout the year; nine (9) Company Paid Holidays and a 401K Plan with employer match.

EOE without regard to race, color, religion, creed, affectional or sexual orientation or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, gender, gender identity, citizenship status, marital status, VEVRAA Federal Contractor.