Corrugator Supervisor

Packaging Corporation of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401k with match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor in New York to oversee equipment and shift personnel, ensuring safe, efficient production and quality standards.

You will schedule work, supervise staff, train on equipment and safety, analyze performance, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience in supervision and continuous improvement.
• Able to work flexible hours and authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift schedules to meet production goals and minimize downtime.
• Oversee employees, approve time records, and enforce safety procedures.
• Train staff on equipment, protocols, and quality standards.
• Analyze corrugator performance and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain accurate downtime and material utilization records.

Skills

Corrugator operations

Team leadership

Manufacturing systems

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college or manufacturing training

Tools

Shop floor software

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People

• Customers
• Trust

The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the equipment and personnel associated with corrugator operations. The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for managing activities on the assigned shift in an efficient and safe manner.

Principle Accountabilities

Coordinate activity with the shift supervisor to plan and manage shift schedules to meet production goals, prioritize work orders, maintain quality requirements, and assure an even flow of work to increase up-time and minimize unscheduled downtime.

Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate and implement company policy. Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action.

Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.

Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis.

Perform all quality control tests in accordance with continuous improvement standards of PCA.

Verify the quality of the jobs and investigate any customer complaints.

Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products, and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions; assist in troubleshooting any corrugator slowdowns or other problems.

Analyze corrugator performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals, and execute strategy.

Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed.

Communicate closely with scheduling department to detect any discrepancies and assure production requirements are met.

Maintain accurate records of activity including daily corrugator downtime reports, records of rolls on and off corrugator, and material utilization.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

4+ years’ of manufacturing experience with an established knowledge of the machinery, methods and procedures under supervision including continual improvement processes and safety practices.

Able to work flexible hours as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

Some college or manufacturing training.

Previous supervisory experience in training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform all corrugator jobs and train crew on equipment use, adjustments and unique situations.

Working knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor software.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Solid analytical and mechanical ability.

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.

Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

Compensation And Benefits

• Starting salary range for position: 78,400-95,000
• Bonus: Annual – Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.
• Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year
• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer