Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage third-shift production activities, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance. The role emphasizes leadership of hourly teams, problem-solving on the production floor, and adherence to SQF, LEAN, and Six Sigma initiatives.

Responsibilities include supervising daily shift tasks, coordinating scheduling and maintenance, and guiding employee development while maintaining compliance with company standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
• Experience leading frontline teams in a manufacturing setting is expected.
• Strong problem-solving and technical troubleshooting abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and facilitates day-to-day shift activities of the team.
• Oversees scheduling, material handling, maintenance, and production issue resolution.
• Manages performance, training, and development of employees.
• Ensures safe work environment and adherence to SQF, LEAN, 5S and Six Sigma.
• Supports payroll processes and timecard approvals.
• Assists in interviewing and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership ability

Technical and problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Office

SAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

AManufacturingSupervisoris responsible formanaging various production activities including but not limitedto:planning,directingand monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, department productiontargetsand quality standards.They understand and align plant operations & production as he/she executes their role in the overall order fulfillment process to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial,and operational objectives.In addition to planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

Essential Duties & responsibilities:

• Supervises andfacilitatesthe day-to-day shift activities ofteam. Utilizes knowledge and experience, providing training to team members.

• Responsible for their individual performance.

• Oversees scheduling, material handlingissuesand maintenance, as well as resolving production problems.

• Responsible for people management actions such as performance management, rewarding,trainingand developing employees.

• Works with employees tomaintaina safe work environment. Encourages and leads team members to work in a safe manner and to seek improvement in work practices.

• Supervises entry-level, and semi-skilled hourly union employees such as production, and craft workers.

• Ensures that product quality, production efficiency, and overall productivity meet orexceedsestablished standards.

• Strives to be technically proficientonthemachinery in the department.

• Usesjudgement toidentify,troubleshootand resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.

• Must be supportive and involved in GPI efforts for LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma and other Continuous Improvement programs and processes.

• Strives toclearlyunderstandcustomer requirements and delivers results to meet or exceed customer expectations.

• Ability and responsibility to stop any process that is not meeting employee safety requirements.

• Ability and responsibility to stop any process thatis not meetingcustomer quality requirements.

• Reviews, andsubmitsall training documentation to the department manager for review and approval

• In conjunction with other production supervisors, ensures daily pay period completion of alltimecards, andpre approvalprior to submission to payroll.

• Assistin interviewing processes as requested.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related toproductionof Safe Quality Foods.

• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.

• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) asrequired.

• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).

• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

• Manufacturing Supervisor will be managing the floor on Third Shift

• Week is Sundaythrough Thursday with Friday and Saturday off

• Will consist of an8 hourwork daystarting at 11 pm

• Ability to work as requested off hours and weekends as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’sdegreeor related work experience required in lieu of degree

• 3-5 Years of manufacturing experiencerequired

• Experience in a front-line leadership positionrequired

• Union experience preferred but notrequired

SKILLS:

• Leadership ability

• Technical andproblem solvingskills.

• Interpersonal skills

• Excellent communication skills.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft office applications.

• SAP knowledge preferred but notrequired

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or

withouta reasonableaccommodation. Graphic Packagingretainsthe right to change or assign other duties to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Business Acumen

• Interpersonal Skills

• Influence skills

• Self-starter

• Organizational Skills

• Results Oriented

Pay Range: $72,700.00-$96,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email [e-mail].

Requisition: 14947