At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our three distinct brands – BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit and Herff Jones – and our network of 9,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with schools, colleges and universities across the country to transform the student journey in SPORT, SPIRIT and ACHIEVEMENT.
Are you looking to play an important role on a winning team? Are you looking for more than “just a job,” but a place where you can truly thrive and have your daily contributions make a real difference in someone’s life? At Varsity Brands, we’re a growing company where you can lend your skills and talents in support of a greater mission. In return, you get to work with great people on challenging assignments that will accelerate your professional growth.
HERFF JONES, Production Supervisor – Indianapolis, IN
Your Opportunity:
The Herff Jones Production team is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team in Indianapolis, IN.
This is an Exempt/Regular Fulltime position with benefit eligibility including, medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits.
Here’s How You’ll Make an Impact:
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising the production team that manufactures the graduation product (announcements, diplomas, and diploma covers) for our schools and universities. You will help support this team with safely delivering quality product on time to customers with optimal efficiency. While you’ll lean heavily on your technical abilities, your greatest asset will be your drive and commitment to quality. We live and work in a team environment and rely heavily on each other to assist across a variety of functions and on various
machines. If you have a commitment to quality and a passion for your teammates, we want you!
What We Want You to Accomplish:
First 90 Days:
Working knowledge of all machinery being utilized by operators.
Understanding of process flow and all policies and procedures.
First 180 days:
Active engagement in reducing quality remakes to less than 1%.
Driving on time delivery to 99%.
First 120 Days:
Successfully hitting budget targets and efficiency goals.
Actively participating in process improvement activities.
What You’ll Be Doing On A Daily Basis:
Manages and supervises group lead and production associates by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedure to hit production goals.
Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and coaching personnel.
Maintains workflow by monitoring steps of the manufacturing process.
Ensures quality of products being made by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
Ensures operation of equipment and communicating when repairs are needed.
Provides production numbers by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests.
Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Highschool Degree.
3-5 years of prior supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.
Previous experience managing a manufacturing team of 20+ employees.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize job duties.
Proven success in hitting production numbers.
Proven success to effectively communicate (listening, writing and verbal) across all levels of an organization.
Background and skills with Microsoft Office and learning new systems/technology with understanding some work is processed manually.
Physical Requirements:
Daily activity includes but is not limited to lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting
Reading, communication, simple math
Be able to regularly lift/move up to 50lbs
Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to above
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES
Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, yearbooks, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs. Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age, or disability.
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