About the Company:
Crown Packaging is a division of Crown Paper Group which is a regional leader in the paper and containerboard industry, comprising four business divisions: Port Townsend Paper Company, Crown Packaging, Boxmaster, Viking Way Plant, and Industrial Products. With operations in the Pacific Northwest and Western Canada, the group includes an integrated containerboard mill, three converting facilities, and multiple distribution centers.
The company specializes in manufacturing recycled and virgin kraft containerboard, kraft pulp, and specialty products, while its converting operations excel in customer engagement and distribution networks across British Columbia and Alberta
We currently have an opening for a permanent, full-time Production Supervisor to join our Operations team at our plant located at 3300 Viking Way, Richmond, BC. This role reports directly to Superintendent.
Job responsibilities for this position:
· Responsible for the safety of production crews on shift, maintains an effective safety program and its institution, particularly as applicable to their area of supervision.
· Manufactures all products within the established quality standard, ensures that established quality control procedures are being used at all times to process orders in concurrence with sales specifications, responsible for the upkeep of special quality needs of any orders being processed on shift.
· Oversees an effective and trained workforce who meet customer demands without necessary delays and overtime assignments.
· Measures the performance of employees under his/her direct supervision, using established standards and performance appraisals along with efficiency and quality reports, coordinates and directs training of employees.
· Conducts investigations as needed, provides feedback/coaching when needed, and administers discipline should the situation require it.
· Maintains daily contact with the maintenance department, ensuring safety, quality and productivity action items are being addressed, assists the department Superintendent in coordination of weekly, monthly and longer-term preventive maintenance action planning.
· Assists the scheduling department with optimization of the daily machine schedule to allow maximum machine productivity, completes established shift reports and checks.
· Reviews department waste performance to ensure that the lowest possible controllable waste within their area.
· Ensures BRCGS standards are upheld.
· Completes Paycom payroll in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and requirements for this position:
- 5+ or more years of Supervisory experience.
- Must have experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, industry experience (corrugated/printing) would be an asset.
- Above average mechanical aptitude.
- Proficient when using Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Superior problem-solving skills.
- Detail oriented and has the ability to prioritizing and multi-task.
- Able to work in a group as well as individually.
- Has proven leadership abilities and can motivate a team.
- Strong work ethic is dependable and reliable.
- University degree, technical school diploma can be an asset
- The ability to work a shift rotation, with overtime as required.
Experience:
- Supervisory experience: 5 years (required)
- Experience in a UNIONIZED environment: 1 year (required)
- Industrial/Manufacturing experience: 5 years (preferred)
Benefits:
- A comprehensive health care plan including drug cards, vision care, life insurance and dental plan.
- Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
- A retirement plan.
- 3-7 weeks of vacations, pending years of service.
- 14 paid holidays (stats plus, Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and Easter Monday), per year.
- Annual Events~ holiday, safety and family parties.
- Free on-site parking.
- Opportunity for overtime.
Why Join Crown Packaging?
· Competitive compensation package, including comprehensive benefits and company contributions. The salary range is $75,000–$103,000 per year. The final offer will reflect the successful candidate's experience and qualifications.
· Opportunity to contribute to a growing, well-established organization backed by a strong ownership group.
· Collaborative, team-oriented work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
We are an equal opportunity employer, and as such, will review all qualified applications for this posted position. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Pay: $75,000.00-$103,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working in a unionized environment?
- Crown Packaging operate 24/5, are you comfortable to work different shifts and their rotations: Day/Aft/Gyd?
Experience:
- Supervisory : 5 years (required)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
