Corrugating Supervisor - First Shift

The Royal Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-round employment

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Royal Group in Cicero, IL is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor on first shift to lead daily corrugated production and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency. You will schedule shifts, coach staff, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement under a CBA framework.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing supervision, with corrugated industry exposure, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to manage cross-functional teams and maintain a compliant, productive

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions and manuals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.
• Strong numerical and cost analysis capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and supervise daily corrugator operations to meet goals.
• Ensure supervisory actions comply with applicable CBA terms.
• Coach and evaluate staff; promote cross-training.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness per OSHA and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Coordinate repairs and evaluate new equipment for efficiency.
• Compile production data and respond to requests for information.
• Develop and revise procedures, controls, and budgets as needed.
• Maintain inventories of Rollstock and supplies.

Skills

Language Skills

Math Skills

Reasoning

Leadership

Employee relations

Education

College degree or professional experience in lieu of education

College degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field

Job description

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is currently seeking a Corrugator Supervisor, First Shift to support our Cicero, Illinois facility. The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of corrugated boards in accordance with TRG standards and collective bargaining agreement (CBA). This role ensures that all production activities are executed in a clean and hazard-free environment while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Key responsibilities include scheduling production shifts, managing personnel, optimizing workflow, and implementing cross-training programs to build a versatile and skilled team. The Corrugator Supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining operational excellence, meeting production targets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Production Oversight: Plan, schedule, and supervise daily corrugator operations to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Labor Relations Compliance: Ensure all supervisory actions align with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA), including work assignments, overtime distribution, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Team Leadership: Direct, coach, and evaluate corrugator staff while fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment. Promote cross-training and skill development in accordance with CBA guidelines.
• Workplace Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance corrugator efficiency, reduce waste, and support employee engagement and operational excellence.
• Ensure proper and efficient operation of corrugator by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment, and analyzing techniques.
• Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, recommending and implementing changes.
• Maintain inventories of Rollstock and corrugator supplies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• College degree or professional experience in lieu of education
• 5+ years’ manufacturing supervisory or management experience with preference in the corrugated industry.
• 3 years’ management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• College degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field
• 3+ experience in the Corrugated Industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, training, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
• Mathematical Skills - Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentage, area, and volume. Ability to compute costs, profits, rates, and ratios.
• Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve a variety of problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited information or standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Leadership Attributes – must possess the following: Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effecting and efficient meeting. Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution. Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative.
• Excellent employee relations skills – being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving directly or as a third party.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!

Our organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.