Jobs · Business Development · Kentucky

Shift Supervisor-Folding Carton Manufacturing

Ajulia Executive Search · Shelbyville, KY · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

Night shift: 10-hour shifts Mon-Fri, with rotating Saturdays.

About the role

This exciting opportunity as a Shift Supervisor focuses on leading production operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved within a packaging manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader with strong team development skills and experience supporting fast-paced converting or packaging operations.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate shift production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and promote a Lean Manufacturing culture throughout the operation.
  • Monitor departmental KPIs and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
  • Ensure availability of raw materials, supplies, and production resources to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Train, mentor, and develop production employees and team leaders.
  • Support production scheduling, inventory control, and workflow optimization.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
  • Conduct employee performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Drive productivity improvements through Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
  • Facilitate effective communication between shifts and cross-functional departments.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of management or technical experience within folding carton manufacturing, printing, die-cutting, gluing, or related converting operations required.
  • 5-7 years of supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment required.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills.
  • Experience with KPI management, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and lead cross-functional teams effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
  • Experience with quality systems and process controls preferred.
  • Experience within high-speed packaging or converting environments preferred.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with matching

Pay

$60K-$65K

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