Fabricating Supervisor - 1st Shift

Packaging Corporation of America; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking a Fabricating Supervisor to oversee finishing operations, including folding, gluing, waxing, stripping and bundling. You’ll plan shift work, supervise staff, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement across the fabricating department.

Responsibilities include training, enforcing policy, reviewing performance data, and coordinating with Production and Shift Supervisors to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years' corrugated manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shift work orders with Production Manager and Shift Supervisor.
• Oversee finishing activities on the assigned shift for quality and safety.
• Train employees on equipment, protocols, and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and enforce procedures.
• Monitor performance, identify improvements, and communicate results.
• Participate in production meetings and handle stakeholder updates.
• Investigate customer complaints about finishing quality.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced work

Analytical ability

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership support

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 Fabricating Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of machines and personnel associated with finishing activities including folding, gluing, waxing, stripping, and bundling. The Fabricating Supervisor is responsible for managing activities on the assigned shift in an efficient and safe manner.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Coordinate activity with the Production Manager and Shift Supervisor to plan and manage shift work orders, ensure quality requirements, and assure an even flow of work through the fabrication department 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.

Ensure completion of departmental operations within guidelines of continuous improvement policies.

Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions.

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

Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed.

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years' of corrugated manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some college or manufacturing training.
• Previous supervisory experience with training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of standard corrugated and packaging manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices.
• Knowledge of the machinery, methods and procedures in the department under supervision.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Solid analytical and mechanical ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 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: $70,000 - 83,000
• 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