Job Description

Job Title:                  Screen Print Supervisor

Job Code:                1SP141; 3SP141

Reports To:              Screen Print Manager

FLSA Status:            Exempt

Department:             Screen Print

Summary:  This position’s primary functions are to provide in-depth technical support and training to Screen Print Production and the Screen Room, identify and resolve quality related issues during production. This position directs, schedules, and supervises all Screen Print and Screen Room personnel ensuring quality and efficiency standards are being met

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

Provides technical support and training to Screen Print Production and Screen Room

Monitors progress of each individual and adjusts/retains where necessary

Continuously analyzes existing procedures to enhance quality and production.

Identifies and resolves quality related issues during production

Bears responsibility for all employees’ reviews

Assures associates comply with company attendance policies: keeps detailed records of each individual’s attendance and tardy records.

Maintains and understands departmental policies and procedures

Encourages and demonstrates high level of safety and promotes a clean and safe working environment

Staffs Screen Print Department according to unit plans and adjusts manpower as needed

Evaluates personnel vacation requests, making sure not to overbook too many vacations

Provides leadership for all employees

Provides regular informational meeting to the employees

Disciplines employees as necessary and develops employees for further responsibilities

Assists Engineer in time studies for new processes

Monitors equipment and personnel for efficiency and quality, seeking solutions to the root cause of issues

Monitors workflow levels from Production Planning, Screen Room, and Pulling

Maintains time and production and payroll records.

Provides technical support and training to Screen Print Production and Screen Room

Identifies and resolves quality related issues during production

Provides good and bad quality, illustrates the difference and communicates the reason for decision

Assist in the new hire process up to and including interviewing personnel for hire on assigned shift .

Leads by example, exhibits GEAR values; and assures others adhere to them

Complies to company attendance policies

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Delegation - Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates; Gives appropriate recognition to others; Displays passion and optimism; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision.

Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time;

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports all potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.                                             

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/Experience:

High school diploma or GED; Minimum of 2 years Supervisor Experience in Manufacturing /Production Environment.

Language Ability:

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.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic math/ algebra.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Inventory software and Manufacturing software.

Certificates and Licenses:

None

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 25-30 employees in the Screen Print department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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 regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, but will also be required to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.