Day & Night Shift Supervisor – Experience in MFG

Tekni Plex – Van Wert, OH Fiber plant (Consumer Products Division)

About the role

The Shift Supervisor provides leadership and guidance to front-line employees in a start-up molded-pulp manufacturing facility producing primarily egg cartons. You will partner with HR and Operations leaders to hire, train, and supervise crew members operating Molding, Pulping, and Printing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by modeling safe behaviors, leading audits/inspections, correcting unsafe behaviors, conducting safety meetings, and ensuring proper work methods and equipment use.
• Partner with HR and plant leadership to attract, hire, and develop production crew; directly supervise, coach, mentor, and cross-train team members.
• Develop and mentor shift leads to oversee daily crew routines.
• Drive innovation by encouraging open dialogue, recognizing and rewarding ideas, and fostering a culture of trust and inclusiveness for process improvements.
• Optimize operations by evaluating and improving processes, procedures, and systems; monitor and evaluate crew performance to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Collaborate across departments and levels to implement cost-saving methods and improvements.
• Work with Plant Manager and Production Manager to uphold product quality standards and drive customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of Shift Supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Servant leadership style.
• Willingness to transition from 8-hour shifts to 12-hour overnight shifts as the facility becomes fully operational.

Qualifications

• Molded pulp or foodservice manufacturing experience preferred.
• CPR and first-aid certification, or willingness to obtain.
• Six Sigma certification or willingness to pursue.
• Self-directed with strong prioritization skills.
• Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring experience a plus.
• Bilingual abilities are a bonus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus Management Incentive Program (MIP) eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day 18.
• Paid holidays plus 1 paid personal day per calendar year.
• 401K with company match.
• DailyPay available.