Production Supervisor

The Production Supervisor position is located in our Holden, MA facility. This role encompasses the staffing, supervision, direction, training, and evaluation of an assigned production team. Directs and controls multiple production operations.

• Safely ensures all phases of manufacturing are being performed efficiently and effectively.
• Identifies and solves any issues or problems with equipment or personnel.
• Recommends and drives formula improvements, equipment, and engineering revisions.
• Maintains open lines of communication with Supply Chain Planning, Quality/Lab, Maintenance, and Warehouse support groups to ensure production schedules are met.
• Coordinates publishing of process condition setup sheets; updates these conditions and maintains the process conditions database.
• Produces all shop floor paperwork as required for process order production.
• Coordinates and administers all aspects of training for new hires as well as long-term associates.
• Complies with and enforces all company policies and procedures.
• Ensures consistent and maximum throughput while maintaining acceptable quality control.
• Ensures efficient use of staffing by effective planning of vacation schedules and arranging the required coverage when necessary.
• Ensures that product loss and scrap production are kept to a minimum.
• Administers performance appraisals of production associates. Establishes, communicates, and provides timely feedback to assigned workforce on objectives, goals, and expectations.
• Ensures complete and accurate information is entered into SAP in a timely manner.
• Ensures production supply inventories are maintained and notifies the appropriate purchasing associates when items need to be restocked.
• Reviews and corrects information in ADP for time-keeping of production associates' hours.
• Ensures that attendance issues are reported and handled in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Coordinates with other Production Supervisors to provide seamless shift turnover and appropriate staffing.
• Ensures plant production area housekeeping is maintained in 'Tour Ready' conditions at all times in accordance with housekeeping guidelines.

• Experience with SAP is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of services is required.

Each position at Avient focuses on eight Core Competencies as a Leader of Self. Additionally, management positions focus on Leadership Competencies as a Leader of Others and/or a Leader of the Business. These competencies are designed to drive behavior that will ultimately help our associates excel at their current roles, while supporting individual and career development.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Instill Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.