Relief Supervisor

About the role

The Relief Supervisor position is responsible for overseeing the daily production of corrugated board, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production, and teamwork; and resolving conflicts. This role also involves leading and motivating employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance, effectively communicating operational information, and actively promoting and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and other programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production, and teamwork; and resolving conflicts.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel, and outside customers and vendors.
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.
• Perform individual, team, and small group training on specific subjects selected by the Site Manager or PIM. Topics include but are not limited to safety, machine set up, QMS, machine operation, and PIT operation.
• Complete related training documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of supervisory and training experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Must be willing to work all three shifts and some weekends as needed to cover other supervisor's vacations and absences.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be willing to work all three shifts and some weekends as needed to cover other supervisor's vacations and absences.

Skills

• Two years of supervisory and training experience preferred.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Benefits

• Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.
• Leadership training, promotional opportunities.

Culture

• International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring, and inclusive workplaces.
• We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged, and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.

The Company

• International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates, and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world.
• We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains, and create lasting value.