Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Manufacturing Production Supervisor - 

Position Title:

Manufacturing Production Supervisor

Pay Rate: 

$73,000 - $84,000 (USCORE) 

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. 

Category/Shift: 

Salaried Full-Time/Shift

Physical Location:

West Monroe, LA

The Job You Will Perform:

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for leading daily production operations within a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility. This role oversees employees, machine assets, quality standards, safety compliance, production scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives associated with the manufacturing and printing of bulk corrugated boxes. The supervisor ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of converting equipment such as corrugators, flexographic printers, die cutters, folder-gluers, and finishing equipment while meeting customer requirements and plant performance objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Direct and coordinate daily manufacturing activities across assigned shifts.
• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality, safety, and productivity standards.
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or machine assignments to optimize throughput.
• Manage startup, shutdown, and changeover activities of manufacturing equipment.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) including schedule attainment, waste, efficiency, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to prioritize customer orders and production requirements.

Equipment & Machine Asset Management

• Supervise the operation of converting or corrugated presses, die cutters, folder-gluers, stitchers, and finishing equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and utilization to maximize operational efficiency.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities with maintenance teams.
• Ensure proper machine setup and adherence to operating procedures.

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety through active engagement and leadership.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, observations, and investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental standards.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain emergency response preparedness and incident reporting procedures.
• Enforce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Quality Management

• Ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality standards.
• Monitor print quality, box dimensions, material integrity, and finished product requirements.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to quality issues.
• Work closely with Quality Assurance personnel to minimize customer complaints and defects.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste and increasing first-pass yield.

Employee Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Manage employee attendance, disciplinary actions, and workforce scheduling.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees are properly qualified to operate equipment.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate plant goals and performance expectations.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance.
• Utilize data analysis to drive process improvements.
• Implement standard work procedures and best practices.
• Equivalent combination of education and manufacturing leadership experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3-7 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in corrugated packaging, printing, paper products, converting operations, or related industries strongly preferred.
• Experience leading hourly production employees in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of corrugated box manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of flexographic printing equipment and converting operations.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices and machine asset utilization.
• Proficiency in production reporting systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and Team Development
• Operational Excellence
• Safety Management
• Manufacturing Process Knowledge
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• Performance Management
• Quality Focus
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Thinking

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Frequent walking, standing, climbing stairs, and exposure to machinery.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, steel-toe footwear, and hard hats.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Capable of working around moving mechanical equipment and varying temperature conditions.

Key Performance Metrics

• Safety Incident Rate
• Production Schedule Attainment
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
• Labor Productivity
• Waste and Scrap Reduction
• Customer Quality Performance
• Downtime Reduction
• Employee Engagement and Retention
• On-Time Delivery Performance
• Cost Control and Budget Adherence

This position serves as a frontline manufacturing leader responsible for safely converting paperboard into high-quality printed corrugated packaging products while driving operational excellence, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes 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. 

The Career You Will Build:

Sales and Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what’s next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] or (877) 973-3919.