Production Supervisor

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Position: Production Supervisor

Work Location: Grand Prairie, TX

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this role oversees the daily operations of the Production Department, ensuring all production and shipping activities are executed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The individual collaborates closely with the Quality Control Laboratory to verify that all customer products meet established specifications and quality standards.

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, executes company initiatives such as Safety, Sun Care, and ISO.

• 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 and to 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 department.

• Ensure compliance with hazardous waste programs and hazard material identification systems.

• Support the laboratory in all areas of quality control including process improvements, sampling and manufacturing techniques, raw material approval and work-off programs.
• 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
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Good working knowledge of DOT and OSHA regulations
• Batch management experience preferred
• Experience working with SAP preferred
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, and Excel
• Strong communication, leadership, project management and organizational skills
• Good decision-making ability
• Must be able to initiate problem solving as issues arise during the shift

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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