Production Shift Supervisor

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A prominent corrugated packaging company in South Carolina seeks a Production Supervisor responsible for managing the production floor and leading the production team. The ideal candidate will have lean manufacturing expertise, strong communication skills, and a high school diploma. This full-time role offers competitive pay, a robust benefits package, and a dynamic work environment focused on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry is highly preferred.
• Certified forklift operator required.
• Results-oriented and able to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production floor and supervise production staff.
• Ensure safety rules and ISO standards are followed.
• Directly supervise staff, including recruiting, training, and development.
• Implement cost reductions and develop reporting procedures.
• Assist with hands-on operation of large press machines.

Skills

Lean methods

Amtech job costing module

Amtech RPM module

Communication skills

Documentation maintenance

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor through supervision, development and training of the production team. Also responsible for the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follows and enforces established safety rules, ISO standards policies and procedures at all times
• Directs supervision of production staff including recruiting, selecting, training and developing associates through coaching and disciplinary actions
• Uses a Customer Driven approach to achieve KPI targets and engage associates in the improvement process (i.e. production quality, output, processes and efficiencies)
• Leads work teams focused on continuous improvement in safety, productivity, waste and quality improvement
• Maintains timekeeping and personnel records for all direct reports
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems
• Completes production by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs; assists in troubleshooting machine issues
• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data; answering questions and responding to requests
• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements
• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications
• Assists with hands‑on operation of machines, including operating and feeding large press machines that require a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols
• Operate forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic
• Other duties as assigned
• Full‑time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting.

Skill Set:

• Proficient in lean methods
• Proficient in Amtech job costing module
• Proficient in Amtech RPM module
• Strong communication skills and mentoring skills
• Ability to accurately and thoroughly maintain documentation

Qualifications Desired:

• High school diploma / GED
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
• Certified forklift operator
• Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and operations
• Results‑orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
• Demonstrates aptitude for problem‑solving; ability to determine solutions for customers
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Drives results through others
• Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee‑owned company with eleven (11) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in nine Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom‑designed corrugated packaging, point‑of‑purchase displays, point‑of‑sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.

$65,000 - $70,000 biweekly