3rd Shift Converting Supervisor: Lead Safety & Quality

International Paper; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

International Paper is seeking a 3rd Shift Converting Supervisor to lead a shift of hourly personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met at the Des Plaines facility. The role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and engagement across teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced packaging operation.

The position requires supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred college/technical coursework with prior corrugated packaging

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience highly preferred.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• College and/or related technical courses highly preferred.
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry required.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees. Responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.
• Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; 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.

Skills

Supervisory experience

High School diploma

College/technical courses

Corrugated packaging industry

Action Oriented

Communicates effectively

Courage

Customer focus

Develops talent

Instills trust

Organizational savvy

Education

High School diploma or GED

College/technical courses

Job description

International Paper is seeking a 3rd Shift Converting Supervisor to lead a shift of hourly personnel, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met at the Des Plaines facility. The role demands strong leadership, clear communication, and engagement across teams to drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced packaging operation.

The position requires supervisory experience, a high school diploma or GED, and preferred college/technical coursework with prior corrugated packaging