Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

About the Role

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor through supervision, development, and training of the production team, which includes approximately 20-30 associates. The Supervisor ensures the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Follows established safety rules, policies, and procedures at all times.
• Directs supervision of production staff, including training associates, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading associates to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance.
• 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 and preventative maintenance; 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 and reviewing professional publications.
• Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding large press machines that require full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points, and safety protocols.
• Maintains inventories of sheets, inks, and other converting supplies.
• Reports quality concerns to the Management Team and assists in determining quality guidelines.
• Conducts weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicates with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Operates forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficient in lean methods.
• Proficient in Amtech job costing module and Amtech RPM module.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.
• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Demonstrates aptitude for problem-solving and determining solutions for customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable.
• 2–5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment, and processes, including equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Certified forklift operator.
• High school diploma / GED.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, walk, and communicate with others (both speaking and listening).
• Regularly use hands to adjust, manipulate, and feel product.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally require specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

About the Company

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with eleven corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in nine Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, along with fulfillment and logistics. BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.