Corrugator Supervisor

Packaging-Corporation-of-America; Waddell (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corrugator Supervisor position at Packaging-Corporation-of-America oversees equipment and production staff on the 2nd shift to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality corrugator operations. You will plan shift schedules, monitor downtime, and coordinate with scheduling to maintain steady workflow.

Key duties include training crew on equipment and safety, conducting quality tests, addressing customer issues, and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 4+ years’ corrugator experience with knowledge of machinery and safety procedures.
• Able to work flexible hours and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Some college or manufacturing training is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in training, teambuilding and conflict resolution is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift schedules with the shift supervisor to meet production goals and ensure even workflow.
• Provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, and enforce company policy.
• Engage in employee development activities and make recommendations on hiring, promotion and disciplinary action.
• Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by enforcing health and safety procedures.
• Conduct ongoing training on equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control.
• Perform quality control tests in line with continuous improvement standards.
• Verify job quality and investigate customer complaints.
• Supervise operation of equipment and troubleshoot corrugator slowdowns or malfunctions.
• Analyze corrugator performance, identify opportunities, and drive process/equipment improvements.
• Participate in production meetings and provide updates; coordinate with scheduling to meet requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of downtime, rolls on/off, and material utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Safety awareness

Quality control

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Some college or manufacturing training

Tools

Shop floor software

Job description

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.

THIS POSITION IS 2nd SHIFT

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 corrugator 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.