PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Job at Berry Global in Bowling Green

**Overview**

**About Berry**

At Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), we create innovative packaging and engineered products that we believe make life better for people and the planet. We do this every day by leveraging our unmatched global capabilities, sustainability leadership, and deep innovation expertise to serve customers of all sizes around the world. Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of over 40,000 global employees across more than 250 locations, we partner with customers to develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. The challenges we solve and the innovations we pioneer benefit our customers at every stage of their journey. For more information, visit our website , or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

**Responsibilities**

Prepares jobs for production. Verifies that all the information is included and accurate so it complies with the work order. Assign personnel to production lines. Must meet production, quality, and quantity standards on all lines. Assure proper set-ups and quality checks. Organizes work for smooth operations. Constantly follows quality and production and makes the necessary decisions to maintain maximum rates with high quality in an efficient time and manner. Assists in training employees on how to do quality checks and job check-offs and does follow-up on production to ensure the product is being produced to specifications and documents paperwork. Helps Operators and Adjusters make necessary adjustments and settings to equipment and oversee the set-up of all trouble orders. Can operate all aspects involved in a start-up, printing process, recalibration, and control panel, slitting, and bag making. Must be able to troubleshoot the majority of problems with printing, slitters, and bag machines. Helps to implement training programs for assistants and packers to learn the components of printers, laminators, slitters, and bag machines and how these components work together to make finished products. Must know the ink system and the various inks used for their application and in what capacity. Inspect the finished products for quality problems and take corrective action to resolve problems. Notifies Department Manager of equipment and maintenance problems; advises of quality problems. Collects data during the shift regarding line speeds, output rates, and downtime. Replaces broken or worn-out hand-held equipment. Ensure safety requirements are being met and that all employees have their PPE available and are using it correctly. Must be willing to work all shifts and overtime when needed. Establish and maintain housekeeping standard that meets or exceeds the overall plant standards. Analyze employee skills in cross-training programs and arrange training as required. Test skill levels regularly. Recommend pay increases or promotions based on employees' work performance and progress in gaining job knowledge. Conducts performance appraisals. Counsels employees as needed regarding work performance, attendance, safety, or other issues. Conducts monthly meetings to keep employees informed on production goals, company policies/rules, and safety. Informs shift personnel of goals and where they stand toward meeting the goals. Attends other meetings as required by Management. Make recommendations or suggestions to improve processes and procedures. Shuts down lines for repair or hazardous conditions.

**Qualifications**

Must know printing, press troubleshooting, and slitting. Constantly follows quality and production and makes the necessary decisions to maintain maximum rates with high quality in an efficient timely manner. Coordinates with Maintenance for scheduled shutdowns and repairs to achieve the necessary maintenance work with the minimum operational losses.

Inspects each line and checks the product is being run according to the specifications of the job; takes corrective action to resolve problems. Closes out production work orders and records production on a daily report. Forecast equipment usage for future orders.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/26712/production-supervisor/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)

**Location** _US-KY-BOWLING GREEN_

**Job ID** _2024-26712_

**Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_

**Category** _Manufacturing_

**Location : Address** _123 WILLIAMETTE LANE_