Production Shift Supervisor

Location

Pennsylvania

Role Type

Permanent

WHO WE ARE

ITG Cigars is a lead producer of tobacco sheet products in the USA, contributing to some of the most well known machine made cigars and heated tobacco brands. As a member of the globally recognized Imperial Brands PLC family, we are a forward-thinking partner with operational integrity.

ITG Cigars is committed to putting consumers at the center of what we do, while creating an innovative workplace that is diverse and inclusive. This empowers us to bring our true selves to work, to collaborate more effectively through showing our passion and being confident to bring new ideas to the table.

We are not afraid to seize opportunities and make things happen – both individually and collaboratively. We strive to exceed expectations by seeing things differently and doing things differently. This truly is a place where we all share a challenger mindset which drives our success.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Supervises and directs the activities of the Production hourly personnel by providing leadership, team building, and technical guidance. Accountable for maintaining production equipment in a condition to achieve the schedule and departmental KPI’s defined for safety, quality, budgeted cost, and performance expectations. Serves as an alternate to the Production Manager as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the Company)

Supervises the assigned staff for accuracy of work, manufacturing processes, machine set-up, brand changes, overall equipment operation, recordkeeping, safety, housekeeping, procedures, and responsibility associated with the area of GMP

and other relevant regulations.

•Provides technical leadership while building teamwork through guidance, coaching, and support to facilitate problem solving. Lead, mentor and develop Group Leaders.

•Maintains a visible safety program in assigned area to assure the safety and wellbeing of all employees comply with the safety

standards.

•Ensures quality production standards are maintained by examining output, checking finished product, conducting physical examinations of testing devices, tagging and/or removing nonconforming product, and monitoring employee use of inspection equipment and to ensure standard operating procedures are complying.

•Reviews production orders or schedules to determine product data, such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates to plan department operations.

Interprets specifications, and job orders for workers, and assigns duties. Prepares operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets specifications. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.

•Works concurrently with cross-functional teams including Projects, Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, OSHE, and R&D teams.

•Lead investigations and resolution of improvements to production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, quality customer complaints (CAPA), safety incidents, and uses root cause analysis methodology.

• Provide technical leadership with the Kaizen efforts to ensure application of lean techniques, improvements are achieved.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

HS Diploma or GED equivalent with 5-7 years Manufacturing leadership experience, or associate’s degree in engineering or related field with 3-5 years of experience or a BS degree in Engineering or related field with 1-3 years of experience working in

a manufacturing environment.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Knowledge of:

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and Microsoft Teams.

• Lean manufacturing

Skilled in:

• Verbal and written communication

• Attention to detail

• Problem/situation analysis

• Effective time and task management

• Multitasking capabilities

• Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to:

• Communicate to a broad and diverse audience.

• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage projects or programs.

• Maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrate critical thinking.

• Work with diverse populations and varying education levels.

• Receive and communicate information orally and in writing.

• Prioritize assignments, workload, and manage time accordingly.

• Work a fluctuating work schedule.

• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Knowledge of:

• SAP or similar ERP system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or BS Degree in Engineering.

• Chemical batch processing experience

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMAND:

• Requires light physical effort. Occasionally lifts or moves moderate to heavy weight objects (10-50 lbs.).

• Reach and grasp objects / Hand eye coordination.

• Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Walks, sits, or stands for prolonged periods.

• Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

• Identify and distinguish color and shades of color.

• Requires prolonged machine operation including computer and keyboard equipment.

• Work with equipment or perform procedures where carelessness may result in injury.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision/life insurance/disability plans

• Dollar for dollar 401k match up to 6% and 5% annual company contribution (SALARIED)

• 401k non-elective company contribution up to 4% (HOURLY)

• 13 Company-paid holidays

• Generous paid time off

• Employee recognition and discount programs

• Opportunity to invest in the Sharesave plan

• Education assistance

• Casual dress policy Monday through Friday

Next steps

ITG Cigars is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, religious creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition or transgender identity), pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, non-job related handicap or disability, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, veteran or military status, certification to use medical marijuana, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Everyone Belongs

ITG Brands and ITG Cigars provides equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have a concern about discrimination in the application or hiring process or you need an accommodation based on religion, disability or pregnancy in the application or hiring process, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@itgbrands.com .

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