Production Supervisor

About the role

Hood Container Corporation (HCC) is seeking a dynamic leader to join our team as a Production Supervisor in our Allentown, PA, Packaging Service team. The Production Supervisor is responsible for coaching, training, and developing direct reports in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical skills involved in the operation of the production floor. The role involves communicating and working with other department managers, the Production team, and Customer Service to ensure quality and on-time production goals are met.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Five or more years in leadership experience
• Previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work 2nd shift when needed, up to a week at a time
• Customer service-related experience or equivalent training in other plant operations
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment
• Basic computer experience (word processing, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, productivity, and improvement initiatives on the designated shift
• Plan, assign, and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed; assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable; communicate issues and results daily
• Ensure adherence of employees to plant safety rules and that health and safety regulations are obeyed on shift
• Make changes to line setup to increase efficiencies
• Manage Line Coordinators and Leads regarding safety, quality findings, and daily production needs
• Manage and enter daily labor and production results
• Resolve problems that would adversely affect the performance of Line Coordinators/Leads and the continuity of the team concept
• Ensure the safe use and operation of equipment and the training/documentation of qualified employees
• Review production and quality paperwork for accuracy and compliance, as well as inventory and quality processes and checks
• Understand and coach on build/assembly specs
• Perform root cause analysis for quality, safety, or productivity failures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager, including performing the functions and tasks of a line lead/line coordinator when necessary

About the company

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drives our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits (details)
• Career growth through ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive culture that values trust, honesty, and excellence
• Opportunity to build a future in the growing and sustainable corrugated packaging industry