
Production Supervisor
Canpack · Muncie, IN
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Canpack (packaging) in Muncie, IN. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- SAP, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
- Openings
- 2 with this title at this site
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How this role compares
Against 21 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 4+)
Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 95%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
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- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Canpack
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- 2
Send a short, curious note
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- 3
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Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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- 5
Bring proof to the interview
One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.
This plant: Canpack in Muncie
3 other open roles at this site.
- Process Technician · Process · Technician
- Automation Engineer · Controls
- Process Engineer · Process
Full description from CanpackAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Position Summary
Individual is responsible for managing and directing the day to day operations of the Production Department. This is a hands-on position working in a fast-paced environment. The Production Supervisor will ensure that all safety, production, and quality standards are met while achieving on-time delivery commitments to our customers.
Essential Functions/Key Deliverables
- ◆Adheres and enforces the established s afety, environmental and product safety policies, and procedures. Ensures safety and housekeeping is maintained an d validates that associated inspections are performed.
- ◆Reads and analyzes production schedules to determine production
requirements
and evaluates current production estimates and outputs.
- ✓Implements and establishes work procedures, processes and standards that support company and departmental goals and objectives.
- ✓Maintains production, spoilage, and maintenance records for responsible shift and completes a shift end report.
- ✓Trains and directs operators as required on machine set-up and operation procedures.
- ✓Continuously inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects/malfunctions and coordinates the proper resources to address the issues.
- ✓Supports development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the food safety program.
- ✓Responsible for maintaining process quality in accordance with established customer and plant quality standards.
- ✓Serves as the facilitator (in charge) of the plant during designated period(s) of time as directed by management .
- ✓Conduct periodic reviews of employee performance and development.
- ✓M aintains employee attendance, evaluation, and other necessary records .
- ✓Responsible to schedule overtime, job assignments, vacations , and holidays.
- ✓Ensures a positive and productive work environment is maintained within the crew, across departments and plant.
- ✓Perform any other duty reasonable corresponding with the role.
Knowledge/Skills/Experience
- ✓Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- ✓Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with at least 3 to 5 years supervisory experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
- ✓Proved track record of leading and mentoring others.
- ✓Proficient in Microsoft Office Products – SAP experience helpful.
Physical Demands
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs /day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs /day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs /day)
Lift/Carry 10 lbs or less F 1 1-25 l bs F
Push/Pull 10 lbs or less F 1 1-25 l bs F
Stand O
Walk O
Sit O
Manually Manipulate O
Reach Outward O
Reach Above Shoulder O
Climb O
Crawl O
Squat or Kneel O
Bend O
Other Physical
Requirements
Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth)
Sense of Sound - Ability to understand conversational speaking
Sense of Touch
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - per safety guidelines
Mobility to cover expansive manufacturing environment
Work Environment
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot (temperature) depending on the weather.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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