Shift Supervisor

Discover an exciting career with ADVO, Inc., the nation's largest full-service targeted direct mail marketing company, serving the business needs of over 17,000 clients with customized Microtargeting® solutions for their marketing communications needs. With annual revenues reaching $1.4 billion, you know us best as the company that provides you with ShopWise brand value coupons and advertisement flyers for some of your favorite stores and restaurants. We are also the proud sponsor of America’s Missing Child Card Program which has successfully located 142 missing children to date.
We have an exciting career opportunity available in our Windsor production facility for a Shift Supervisor on days.This position is accountable for the motivation, coaching and leading in the supervision of hourly production associates. Also, administering and maintaining of company policies, guidelines and production documentation that supports daily operations.This position usually works Sunday through Wednesday, with some Thursday/Fridays depending upon Production work flow.Primary responsibilities include:
Coordinate labor resources at the beginning of the shift so that all machines and/or job responsibilities have adequate teams of associates to produce mail in a cost effective manner that supports mailing schedules.
Review shift production performance with Shift Manager and recommend improvements in production performance including the reduction of shortages.
Ensure compliance of USPS make-up, mailing and drop-ship procedures.
Coordinate and execute training and cross-training programs for associates on proper work and ergonomics techniques to meet Company efficiency standards in a safe manner.
Communicate job performance standards to associates. Provide timely and consistent feedback, coach and motivate associates to exceed expectations. Develop performance improvement plans as appropriate and administer corrective action as needed.
Analyze Production and Shortage reports to meet company and Postal documentation policies.
Provide associates with adequate material support such as tools and postal equipment to support daily operations.
Interview, recommend and/or make hiring decisions for hourly positions.Minimum requirements include:
Two years supervisory experience in a high paced production environment preferred
Associates Degree in Business or equivalent supervisory experience
Ability to work extended hours, weekends and holidays
Computer literate (Word & Excel)
Bilingual Spanish helpful
REQUIREMENTS
We reward our employees with a competitive compensation package, outstanding benefits and the opportunity to learn and grow with an industry leader. Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Committed to diverse work force. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Visit our website at advo.hodesiq.com