3rd Shift Production Supervisor

About the role

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor through supervision, development and training of the production team (approximately 20‑30 associates). Ensures efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness. Reports to the Plant Manager. BCI Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee‑owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities across ten states, providing custom‑designed corrugated packaging, point‑of‑purchase displays, point‑of‑sale packaging, fulfillment and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Follows and enforces established safety rules, ISO standards policies and procedures at all times
• Directs supervision of production staff including recruiting, selecting, training and developing associates through coaching and disciplinary actions
• Uses a Customer Driven approach to achieve KPI targets and engage associates in the improvement process (i.e. production quality, output, processes and efficiencies)
• Leads work teams focused on continuous improvement in safety, productivity, waste and quality improvement
• Maintains timekeeping and personnel records for all direct reports
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems
• Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; assists in troubleshooting machine issues
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record‑keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications
• Assists with hands‑on operation of machines, including operating and feeding press machines that require a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols
• Operates forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic

Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, and communicate throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work safely around moving