3rd Shift Production Lead — 4‑Day Week, Lean Expert

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations on the production floor, supervising 20–30 associates, with a focus on quality and timely product flow. Reports to the Plant Manager on a 3rd shift, 4-day work week, from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

This full-time role requires strong safety leadership, hands-on operation of machines, forklift use, and the ability to train and develop staff while controlling costs and improving processes.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of all production machines and plant equipment and processes.
• Forklift operator certification.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Follows established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Directs supervision of production staff including training, planning, assigning and directing work; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining associates; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading associates to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance.
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems.
• Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues.
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and preventative maintenance; assists in troubleshooting machine issues.
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements.
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications.
• Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding large press machines that requires a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols.
• Maintains inventories of sheets, inks and other converting supplies.
• Reports quality concerns to the Management Team and assists in determining quality guidelines.
• Conducts weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel.
• Communicates with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.
• Operates forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting.

Skills

Lean methods

Read documents

Write reports

Public speaking

Tape measure reading

Problem solving

Results orientation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Certified forklift operator

Job description

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations on the production floor, supervising 20–30 associates, with a focus on quality and timely product flow. Reports to the Plant Manager on a 3rd shift, 4-day work week, from 4:30 PM to 5:00 AM.

This full-time role requires strong safety leadership, hands-on operation of machines, forklift use, and the ability to train and develop staff while controlling costs and improving processes.