Production Area Leader (Sr. Supervisor)

Menasha Corporation; Coloma (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Senior Supervisor for the corrugator area to oversee production flow, drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements, and provide backup support for shift supervisors across all shifts and weekends.

The role requires leading standard work development, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven decision making to optimize performance and reduce costs across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Prior experience in the corrugate industry is required.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement standard work for fanfold and corrugate operations to improve safety, quality, efficiency, product development, and cost performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost results.
• Use continuous improvement tools to increase manufacturing quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead capital projects and operational improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Identify root causes of equipment or process failures and implement preventive solutions.
• Back up the shift supervisors as needed to direct and supervise the production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Attend meetings and complete reports as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PLC systems

HMI systems

CAD software

Job description

About Us (and Our Exciting Future)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

The Senior Supervisor serves as the corrugator area leader, overseeing production flow, driving improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency, and providing backup support for shift supervisors across all shifts and weekends.

• Develop and implement standard work and training for fanfold and corrugate operations to improve safety, quality, efficiency, product development, and cost performance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost results.
• Use continuous improvement tools to increase manufacturing quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead capital projects and operational improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Identify root causes of equipment or process failures and implement solutions to prevent them from happening again.
• Manage roll stock area to ensure adequate inventory is available and usage is recorded accurately.
• Manage the starch system to ensure continuous and efficient flow throughout the manufacturing process and connected equipment network.
• Corrugating and fanfold process expert.
• Maintain the pay-for-skill program to ensure employee training and standard work support operational needs.
• Use data to monitor process performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Implement new equipment, processes, and technologies to improve operations.
• Develop and conduct testing to establish process standards and verify performance requirements.
• Create and maintain systems that improve productivity, quality, equipment performance, automation, and downtime reduction.
• Back up of the shift supervisors as needed to direct and supervise the production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets while achieving efficient and effective operations.
• Attend meetings and complete reports as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience required.
• At least 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
• Prior experience in the corrugate industry is required.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements.
• Demonstrated success improving efficiency, reducing costs, and applying lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to support decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills and the ability to work independently.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI systems, control logic, and CAD software preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to work collaboratively across departments and support multiple shifts as needed.
• Willing to travel occasionally for training and other business-related activities.

Physical Requirements

This individual will be walking and standing most of the assigned shift it requires a continuous presence on the manufacturing floor and some visits to the office area. The manufacturing floor is not climate controlled.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, sit, and use hands to type, write and or manage tools and equipment. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. Occasionally the employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms (example: climbing stairs, reaching at, above, and or below shoulder height). The employee must occasionally lift and or move objects such as boxes of 15-25 pounds and above 49 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus to watch video monitor.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.