At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking new Production Supervisors for our plant location in Beltsville, MD.

Job Overview

In this role you will be responsible for leading an efficient, productive, and safe department, while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. You will work closely with employees and other department managers and supervisors to coordinate with Production, Quality and Shipping Departments. The position will assure that standard operating procedures are followed, quality product is shipped on time and safety is adhered to at all times. This position will also oversee the plant safety program.

As such, we expect our Production Supervisor to be able to work independently and ensure good work attitudes, atmosphere, and communication to maximize productivity. You will be an active partner in all aspects of our employees' careers, including but not limited to, training, development, discipline, performance appraisals, and culture.

Benefits

401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the team’s success of meeting daily production goals, quality standards, and service times while monitoring and maintaining efficiencies, labor usage, and waste percentages working independently with minimal direction from the Production Manager
• Leads a team of employees in a technical, fast paced, deadline driven environment that emphasizes quality
• Contributes to the business by adhering to best practices and seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement driving Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Develops new methods and procedures to optimize efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs
• Supports the compliance with, and the maintenance of, safety requirements in accordance with company policies and/or federal/state laws
• Provides visible leadership and drive a motivated, positive, productive work force
• Identifies, coaches and develops team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level
• Establishes an environment that is conducive to collaboration and teamwork, promotes positive employee relations and takes steps to prevent or diffuse conflicts
• Implements and follows policies and procedures consistently and according to company standards
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment
• Monitors and documents ongoing safety program, making recommendations and implementing necessary changes to meet federal and state safety standards
• Coaches exempt and non-exempt personnel on safety best practices
• Develops risk assessments, scenario planning, plan development, crisis/contingency planning in accordance with best practices and ensure their implementation
• Conducts investigations involving employee injuries or property damage, providing recommendations to prevent reoccurrence, and assist the Safety and Security Manager and supervisors in the resolution of work related injuries

Working Conditions

• Significant walking, bending, standing
• Physical activities including but not limited to reaching, pulling, pushing, gripping, grabbing, and must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Culture

At DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client’s satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, https://vimeo.com/761869694/1b7b9d7dbf

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience in related field
• Must be a self-starter and be able to successfully execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
• Excellent team player able to take direction and strike a balance with providing strong leadership
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Proven success leading and motivating employees through consistent, effective and fair methods
• Regularly supervises up to 20+ employees, including such tasks as hiring; performance evaluations; assigning work; merit increases, promotions, and reclassifications; discipline and discharge; and complaint resolution
• Success in training, developing and providing direction to staff
• Must lead by example at all times and be a role model to the leads and operators on the plant floor while treating people with respect, dignity and professionalism
• Acts in a firm, fair and consistent manner
• Handles pressure very well
• Experience with hiring, training, and problem solving; able to lead, coach and mentor others
• Demonstrate decision making and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships at various levels
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work as needed, particularly during high volume periods, to ensure that departmental objectives are accomplished
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time

District Photo Inc.

Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen’s leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.

Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.