Corrugator Operations Lead - Safety, Quality & People

DSJ Global; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor for a high-volume packaging facility in Minnesota. You will lead daily corrugator operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery, while developing your hourly workforce and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated packaging, knowledge of production processes, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated packaging manufacturing.
• Direct experience overseeing corrugator and/or converting operations.
• Proven ability to lead hourly production teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, equipment troubleshooting, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day corrugator operations with focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production team members.
• Serve as primary contact for production issues, equipment concerns, and operational troubleshooting.
• Partner with maintenance to address downtime, improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance.
• Monitor department KPIs, including efficiency, throughput, waste, downtime, and labor utilization.
• Coordinate production with maintenance, quality, shipping, and other departments to meet customer requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Conduct employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary discussions as needed.
• Prepare and communicate shift production reports and performance updates.
• Support staffing, workforce development, and succession planning initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor for a high-volume packaging facility in Minnesota. You will lead daily corrugator operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and on-time delivery, while developing your hourly workforce and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated packaging, knowledge of production processes, and the ability to collaborate with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership. Bachelor's degree preferred.