Lead Lean Production Supervisor – Packaging Ops

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor/Manager for our Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility. This role oversees day-to-day production on the floor, supervising 20–30 associates, ensuring safety, quality and on-time output, and reporting to the Plant Manager.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of production supervision experience, knowledge of corrugated packaging, forklift certification, and strong lean manufacturing skills to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and processes.
• Certified forklift operator.
• High school diploma / GED.

Responsibilities

• Directs supervision of production staff including training, planning and directing work.
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and implementing cost reductions.
• Reports production performance data and communicates with management.
• Ensures operation and maintenance of equipment; assists in troubleshooting.
• Leads weekly Production/Safety meetings and coordinates shift transitions.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and enforces safety protocols.

Skills

Lean methods

Amtech costing

Amtech RPM

Reading & interpreting docs

Report writing

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor/Manager for our Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility. This role oversees day-to-day production on the floor, supervising 20–30 associates, ensuring safety, quality and on-time output, and reporting to the Plant Manager.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of production supervision experience, knowledge of corrugated packaging, forklift certification, and strong lean manufacturing skills to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.