Lead Production Supervisor — Lean Manufacturing & Safety

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Robust benefits package (medical, 401k

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to manage daily floor operations in our Reno plant. You will supervise 20–30 associates, ensure quality and on-time production, and lead safety initiatives.

You will train staff, maintain inventories, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime. The role demands strong lean skills, hands-on supervision, and effective communication within a team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Supervises 20–30 associates and maintains safe, efficient workflows.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production staff and train associates; plan, assign and direct work; evaluate performance.
• Maintain safe, clean operations; enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Drive production plans: set priorities, monitor progress, adjust schedules, report results.
• Ensure equipment operation and maintenance; assist with troubleshooting machine issues.
• Compile production data, analyze performance, and report insights to management.
• Lead weekly Production/Safety meetings and coordinate with shifts.
• Manage inventories of sheets, inks and converting supplies.
• Operate forklift as needed; support machine hands-on work.

Skills

Lean methods

Amtech costing

Amtech RPM

Reading manuals

Report writing

Public speaking

Tape measure

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Accountable leadership

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to manage daily floor operations in our Reno plant. You will supervise 20–30 associates, ensure quality and on-time production, and lead safety initiatives.

You will train staff, maintain inventories, and collaborate with maintenance to minimize downtime. The role demands strong lean skills, hands-on supervision, and effective communication within a team environment.