Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose‑driven innovation and customer‑centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across high‑growth industries, innovative, customer‑focused, high‑integrity, and values strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the place for you.

Summary

The Production Supervisor II is responsible for directing and supervising activities of a production team and shift/department, with multiple direct reports. The role ensures safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards are achieved while meeting waste‑reduction and sustainability goals, and creates a culture based on integrity, customer focus, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive the company to achieve goals by communicating expectations, planning, monitoring, and evaluating the flow of production.
• Effectively manage labor to meet plant productivity and cost goals by coordinating work schedules, staffing requirements, and production sequence.
• Monitor production activities, identify problems, and troubleshoot causes to develop solutions.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, communicating them to employees to ensure alignment.
• Create, train, monitor, and evaluate the team on safety, quality, and standard operating procedures.
• Train on all existing and new production equipment and maintain up‑to‑date training documentation.
• Troubleshoot processing techniques and production machinery and provide solutions for continuous improvement.
• Accurately record, communicate, and maintain required documentation in a timely manner.
• Analyze and submit daily reporting on performance and progress related to production, quality, safety, staffing, and maintenance.
• Own all KPIs to ensure the team meets or exceeds targets; implement process changes to minimize waste and meet customer requirements.
• Lead continuous‑improvement initiatives and provide problem‑solving and resolution skills for departmental issues.
• Adhere to and manage the highest standards of company safety programs, guidelines, rules, and regulations, including PPE requirements.
• Enforce standards and guidelines amongst the team.
• Assure quality and accuracy of production standards; promptly report all quality defects.
• Enable team members to meet or exceed production rates, minimize waste, and satisfy all customer requirements.
• Ensure production reporting data is entered into ERP and cascade information to the next shift.
• Attend meetings and complete safety trainings as required; hold the team accountable for the same.
• Provide direct supervision of production team members, including employee‑relations issues, corrective action, performance management, merit/compensation recommendations, hiring, and terminations.
• Deliver regular performance feedback (30/60/90 reviews, progressive discipline, performance management, etc.).
• Support, demonstrate, and promote Pregis’ core values: integrity, collaboration, customer focus, and innovation.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned by management.

Competencies

• Strong leadership skills – ability to motivate and influence team members.
• Effective verbal and written communication; respectful collaboration with individuals at all levels.
• Prior SAP or similar ERP system knowledge.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, follow standardized work instructions, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Organizational and leadership abilities; self‑motivated with a results‑driven approach.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills; ability to prioritize workload.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field; High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory position in manufacturing.
• Strong background in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; some knowledge of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint.

Work Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Indoor work area.
• Heat may exceed 90 °F; humidity may exceed 80 %.
• Noise may exceed 85 dB.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting (up to 75 % of the time).
• Occasional lifting, pushing, pulling up to 50 lb.
• Frequent typing/keyboarding and preparing documents; voice‑assisted as needed.

Pregis values diversity of thought and strives to foster an inclusive environment where all individuals feel welcome. We offer equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any protected characteristic.