Production Supervisor

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 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Crown’s Beverage Division manufactures a variety of packaging solutions for soft drinks, craft beers, coffees and teas as well as new energy drinks. Crown Beverage leads the packaging industry with innovative technologies that redefine how the world looks at beverage cans. With a large printable surface area and a wide range of sizes, shapes and decorating options, our aluminum cans are the perfect packaging format to create compelling brand presence where it counts. Here is your chance to join the Crown Beverage Division.
 
Crown Beverage Packaging located in La Crosse, WI has 111 employees. The plant is also located just minutes from the historic downtown which hosts unique shops, lively entertainment, museums, art galleries and more. La Crosse is close to major highways such as I-94 and the approximate distance from the La Crosse Airport is about 7 minutes.
 
The Preventative Maintenance & Repair Supervisor works closely with the Plant Engineer and Plant Superintendent to ensure the production of a quality product that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
 
Reporting directly to the Plant Superintendent, the Preventative Maintenance & Repair Supervisor responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
Coordinates and supervises activities of equipment and PM&R personnel throughout the facility with a focus on optimizing Safety, Quality, Productivity and Spoilage
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 repair on machinery and equipment problems
Performs and facilitates “on the job training” and/or coaching of all employees as needed or required
Applies knowledge of various processes, production methods and processes to improve plant production
Manages machinery PM&R activities and adjustment and inspects products to ensure compliance to standards
Analyze data trends daily and react accordingly to out of specification readings
Five to seven year(s) experience in a high speed manufacturing environment
At least three years of proven supervisory experience in a maintenance/engineering discipline
Must be available to work various shifts if needed and be able to work nights, weekends, and overtime to cover absences or provide additional support
Bachelor’s degree
Packaging industry experience
Knowledge of Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing
Excellent time management and project management skills as well as the ability to multi-task
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of various Microsoft programs (Excel, Word, Access, etc.)
 
Generally works in a plant environment but will be required to perform some job duties inside a typical office setting
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicular traffic
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
Crown offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including free company paid health insurance for employees as well as company matched 401(k).
 
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