Continuous Improvement Supervisor

MISSION / SUMMARY

Supervises and coordinates activities of union hourly personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products. Required Skills

JOB FUNCTION

Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.

• Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in performing chemical and physical tests required for quality control of processes and products.
• Directs and advises personnel in special test procedures to analyze physical and chemical properties of materials.
• Compiles and analyzes test information to determine operating efficiency of process or equipment and to diagnose malfunctions.
• Confers with production or engineers to conduct analyses, interpret test results, or develop nonstandard tests.
• Performs other duties as described under Supervisor (any industry) Master Title.
• May test and analyze sample products.
• May conduct research and investigate complaints on existing products.
• Confers with plant personnel to develop testing schedule and to modify standards.
• Coordinates activities, such as resolving customer complaints of defective paper inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment, and identifying causes of substandard paper
• Reviews unit's work load, schedules, personnel assignments, status of on-going work, projects, and available personnel for work assignment in order to plan lab activities.
• Assigns specific duties to personnel, such as working on special projects, considering individual's knowledge and experience.
• Reviews reports, papers, and other records prepared by lab for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies.
• Routes reports and records to manager for action.
• Coordinates work activities of lab with other departments to prevent delays in actions required.
• Plans and conducts, or arranges for, indoctrination and training of personnel.
• Approves leave requests, evaluates personnel performance, and initiates disciplinary actions Required Experience

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE

• 2-5 years supervisory experience
• Experience in Quality Control

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Chemistry or Engineering

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Highly effective communication skills, strong leadership skills i.

e. relationship building, commands a business and technical presence, demonstrated computer skills (SAP), and executed project management skills. At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at graphicpkg. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.