Lead Paper Production & Operations

Ranpak Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ranpak Inc. is seeking a Manager of Paper Operations to lead daily paper production across multiple shifts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will supervise teams, coordinate schedules, and drive lean initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in production management, strong leadership, and proficiency with SAP and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in production management, preferably in paper manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Proven ability to manage production flow and oversee multiple shifts.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of paper production machinery and processes.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Office, and production scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily paper production across multiple shifts.
• Monitor machine operations, output, and team performance to meet goals.
• Ensure safety protocols and quality standards are followed.
• Provide hands-on supervision on the production floor.
• Operate lines when needed to maintain throughput.

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Microsoft Office

Production scheduling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Production scheduling tools

Job description

Ranpak Inc. is seeking a Manager of Paper Operations to lead daily paper production across multiple shifts. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

You will supervise teams, coordinate schedules, and drive lean initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in production management, strong leadership, and proficiency with SAP and scheduling tools.