Plant Superintendent

Veritiv Corporation; Sycamore (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Profit-Sharing Program

Job summary

Veritiv Corporation in Illinois is seeking a Plant Superintendent to oversee production operations, ensure safety, efficiency, and quality, and align with site leadership and cross-functional teams to set priorities and schedules.

The role requires 3–5 years of supervisory experience in packaging, strong planning and problem-solving, and the ability to maintain records and drive corrective actions to prevent nonconformities while building solid customer relationships.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience in packaging.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, or scheduling instructions.
• Understanding of manufacturing, packaging, scheduling, and technical aspects.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Shipping/trucking experience preferred.
• 3–5 years of related supervisory/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and adjust production operations with Production Supervisors, Site Manager, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality teams to set priorities, schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments while optimizing cost, resources, equipment, and workforce utilization.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address equipment failures, disruptions, and changing business needs.
• Maintain production records, ensure safety and quality compliance, and lead corrective actions for nonconformities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Scheduling

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer relationships

Packaging industry knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Purpose

Our Plant Superintendent oversees production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing that meets quality standards. This role works closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to set production priorities, manage schedules, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety, policy, and quality requirements. The position also has authority to identify and resolve product, process, and quality nonconformities to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and adjust production operations by partnering with Production Supervisors, the Site Manager, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality teams to set priorities, schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments while optimizing cost, resources, equipment, and workforce utilization.
• Monitor production performance and respond to issues by adjusting schedules and priorities to address equipment failures, operational disruptions, and changing business needs.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance by maintaining accurate production records, adhering to company policies, safety regulations, and quality system requirements, and leading the identification, documentation, and resolution of product, process, and quality nonconformities through corrective actions and control of nonconforming product.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience including 1-2 years in the packaging industry.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduling instructions in environments with limited standardization.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, design, scheduling, and technical aspects of packaging, capable of building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Shipping/trucking experience preferred.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.