Job Description

Job Accountabilities

About Crown:

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers and consumers alike. With operations in 36 countries employing over 24,000 people and net sales of over $8 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated and driven individuals.

Division Overview:

Crowns Food Division is the number one manufacturer of food cans in the world. Our complete array of food packaging serves a variety of markets, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, fish, meat, ready meals, pet food, infant milk powder and other dry food products. We offer a wide selection of food cans from round to bowl as well as shaped cans. We truly focus on excellence. Here is your chance to join the Crown Food Division.

Location:

Plant 37 is located in Hanover, PA. The Plant manufactures 3-piece steel cans for the food industry over 3 shifts and is expanding to add a 2-piece steel can line to it's facility. There are approximately 50 employees at the Hanover location. The Plant is located on Route 194 in York County and is in close proximity to Gettysburg PA, York PA and the Maryland border.

Position overview:

The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for all safety, quality and production goals on assigned shift. Manages, develops and coaches employees.

Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing Manager II, the Manufacturing Supervisor responsibilities would include, but will not be limited to, the following:

* Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage.
* May change shifts and plant departments to cover absences or provide additional support.
* Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes.
* Manages machinery set-up and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards.
* Oversees quality and recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimal performance within the equipment limits.
* Communicates all pertinent information between departments and between shifts on changes to equipment, production schedules, production problems or any other related information.
* Works with employees on identifying, discussing solutions and implementing fixes on machinery and equipment problems.
* Perform and facilitate on the job training and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required.
* Complete and/or administer necessary documentation such as production sheets, pallet ticketing, job progressions, disciplinary actions, monthly STOP cards, time and attendance, accident reports and process control sheets.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Requirements

* Working experience in a manufacturing setting of 5-7 years (steel or aluminum metal packaging background or metal coating background would be ideal) with at least 3 years in a supervisory/manager role.
* Bachelors level new graduate in engineering or related discipline with two or more related co-op or internship work assignments in a manufacturing setting would be an alternate for the 5-7 years of work experience listed above.
* Strong problem solving skills and the ability to effectively solve problems both on an individual and collaborative approach.
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles is a plus
* Ability to look at new solutions and think outside the box.
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with employees and deal with and relate to an assortment of personalities.
* Strong PC skills and working knowledge of various Windows programs (Excel, Access, etc.).
* Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
* Career path of plant management or corporate engineering.
* Proven ability to prioritize effectively and excellent time management skills.
* Strong understanding of machinery and equipment, but with the ability to know when to assume the responsibility and when to delegate.
* Strong commitment to quality and safety.
* Desire and ability to travel and relocate if career opportunities arise.
* Ability to work on various shifts.
* Commitment to ongoing personal training and development.

Competencies:

* Problem solving skills through an individual and/or collaborative approach
* Ability to work independently or with a team.
* With consensus be able to look at new solutions and think outside the box.
* Effective leadership skills such as conflict resolution, communication, decision making, etc.
* Excellent time management skills and multi-tasking.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).

Physical Requirements:

* While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
* May lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

* Generally works in a production environment where hearing protection is required.
* While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic.
* Production noise level is frequently loud.

Benefits:

Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as Company matched 401(k).

Travel

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Crown is an equal opportunity employer. Crown does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of race, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.