First Shift Production Leader - KPI, Quality & Bonuses

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a 1st shift Production - Supervisor to manage the production floor, develop and train a team of 20–30 associates, and ensure timely, quality product flow.

Reports to the Plant Manager and works 4:30 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include enforcing safety and ISO standards, directing staffing and coaching, driving KPI targets, and improving safety, productivity, and quality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Working knowledge of production machines, plant equipment and operations.
• Results-oriented and able to work independently and in a team.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and customers.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written skills.
• Drives results through others.
• Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable.
• 2-5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Directs supervision of production staff including recruiting, selecting, training and developing associates through coaching and disciplinary actions
• Enforces safety rules, ISO standards, policies and procedures at all times
• Uses a Customer Driven approach to achieve KPI targets and engage associates in improvements
• Leads teams focused on safety, productivity, waste and quality improvements
• Maintains timekeeping and personnel records for direct reports
• Monitors workflows; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures
• Completes production plan by prioritizing, scheduling, solving problems and reporting results
• Ensures operation of equipment by coordinating repairs and troubleshooting
• Compiles production performance data and responds to requests
• Creates and revises systems and procedures to improve operating practices
• Maintains safe and clean work environment and trains associates on safety protocols
• Attends workshops and reviews professional publications
• Assists with hands-on operation of machines including press operations
• Operates forklift in tight spaces as needed

Skills

Lean methods

Amtech job costing

Amtech RPM

Strong communication

Safety rules interpretation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a 1st shift Production - Supervisor to manage the production floor, develop and train a team of 20–30 associates, and ensure timely, quality product flow.

Reports to the Plant Manager and works 4:30 AM–2:30 PM, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include enforcing safety and ISO standards, directing staffing and coaching, driving KPI targets, and improving safety, productivity, and quality.