Production Supervisor

About the role

The Converting Supervisor will manage the converting department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinate production operations, maintain quality procedures, and enforce safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Act as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failures or production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent
• Cookordination production activities with other departments to ensure production goals and objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities
• Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to coach and train employees
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification preferred

Skills

• Communication and listening skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Training and coaching abilities
• Decision-making and independence
• Flexibility and multi-shift work

Benefits

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• A competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match