3rd Shift Production Lead — Corrugator & Safety Champion

Green Bay Packaging; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Company matching 401(k)

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Shift Manager (3rd Shift) to lead the Corrugator Department, directing daily production, ensuring safety, quality, and cost efficiency. The role requires strong leadership to coach technicians, coordinate workflows, and communicate between teams and management.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of leadership experience in manufacturing settings and 3–5 years in production environments, with proficiency in MS Office and SAP/KIWI.

Qualifications

• Associates degree (or equivalent) in business, management or supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily operations of the production team in the Corrugator Department.
• Direct teams in processes of corrugated container production with safety and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinate material movement and staffing for each shift.
• Coach employees and hold them accountable to quality and operating standards.
• Communicate between employees and management and support training efforts.
• Monitor housekeeping and ensure adherence to plant rules and policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Associates degree in business/management/supervision

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

KIWI

SAP

Job description

Position Overview

The Shift Manager (3rd Shift) in the Corrugator Department will be responsible for directing the daily operations of the production team and leading the teams in the various processes of the production of corrugated containers in a safe, cost-effective manner, and ensuring that product meets all customer and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that plant technicians work safely and follow all plant rules and policies
• Hold employees accountable for meeting quality and operating standards; provide coaching to employees when necessary
• Acts as a problem solver for plant technicians when needed
• Acts as the conduit for communication between employees and management
• Works with production planning department to prioritize jobs, workflow, and technician assignments
• Coordinates material movement required for daily work assignments
• Monitors the workflow and material levels within their assigned area and manage staffing needs each shift
• Support and communicate training efforts for employees
• Monitors and maintains housekeeping throughout the plant
• Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager or Production Manager
  
  

Qualifications

Candidates must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to drive change. They need to have effective communication skills to represent the needs of the employees and management. Additionally, previous experience leading people in a box plant, printing operation, converting operation or paper mill is preferred. Must be able to improve working conditions (safety, quality, productivity, cost) through a continuous improvement mindset.

Education: Associates degree (or equivalent experience) in business, management or supervision desired

Experience: 1-3 years of demonstrated leadership experience and 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required

Computer Skills: Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Windows based programs. Familiarity with business management programs (KIWI, SAP, etc.) a plus.

Certificates & Licenses: Must be willing and able to be First Aid / CPR certified

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, and company matching 401(k).

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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