Mixing Supervisor

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Summary:  

The Mixing Supervisor will supervise and coordinate the daily job tasks of employees in the Mixing department ensuring that all mixing employees follow standard operating procedures, operate per established standard line conditions, and work in a safe manner at all times.  In addition, the Mixing Supervisor will develop a cross-functional workforce, standardize best practices, challenge and optimize Daily Management Skills, Problem Solving Techniques and Continuous Improvement Activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Lead by example - promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all mixing employees follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Drive safety improvements through risk identification and elimination, as well as full compliance with daily risk assessment completion, leveraging support from other groups as needed.
• Complete required PASA audits for improving Behavior Based Safety, and drive team behaviors for continued safety awareness and practices.
• Develop and implement standard work, SOPs, work instructions, and procedures for the mixing department; update as needed.
• Establish and drive a culture of Lean and 5S practices.
• Submit work orders to ensure equipment is properly maintained and PM30s are completed per schedule.
• Work with Process Engineers to ensure that processes are well defined and capability established.
• Ensure all mixing employees follow established standard operating procedures and line conditions to eliminate bad drums / batches / mix as delivered to the calender assets.
• Challenge and optimize Daily Management Skills, Problem Solving Techniques and Continuous Improvement Activities.
• Supervise and coordinate the daily job tasks of employees in the Mixing department. 
• Develop cross-functional workforce and ensure that all employees are properly trained.
• Empower and hold direct reports accountable for HSSE, Quality, 5S, and productivity.
• Resolve employee conflicts through coaching and accountability.
• Manage team performance through training, coaching, motivation, and mentoring. 
• Ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Partner with Site HR Manager to ensure that recruitment, training, development, disciplinary issues, and employee relations are managed at a tangible level to drive improved performance.
• Maintain inventory control and ensure raw materials are properly labeled within mixing.
• Maintain monthly and annual color pigment inventory.
• Manage and execute to NVI goals.
• Execute the strategic vision for mixing department and ensure alignment with the Plant’s operational and financial goals. 
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors:  Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:                                                      

Supervises employees in the mixing department.   Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:                                                     

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) or equivalent; or three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Must have a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Office.

Skills:                                                       

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.