Production Supervisor

Key Accountabilities

• Supervise employees in daily production of paper bags, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.


• Leads team efforts in safety, waste, manufacturing reliability, housekeeping and quality. 


• 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.


• Administer plant policies fairly and consistently.


• Provide training/education and administer individual development plans for team members.


• Initiate and implement creative change through team participation.

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.  


• Prior manufacturing experience required, preferably in the packaging industry.


• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.


• Proven track record in safety.


• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through people/teams.


• Problem solving, analytical, and team skills.


• Excellent computer systems knowledge and skills.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.


• Mechanical aptitude


• Strong math skills


• Planning, and organizational skills


• Able to work all shifts in 24/5 operation

Preferred Competencies

• Action – oriented                          


• Customer Focused


• Developing Direct Reports


• Integrity and Trust


• Managerial Courage


• Organizational Skills


• Business Acumen


• Communications