Production Supervisor

Buckeye-Corrugated,-Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Employee stock ownership

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. seeks a 1st shift Production - Supervisor to lead a 20–30 person team on the production floor in Syracuse, NY. You will supervise, train, and develop associates while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include directing production staff, monitoring KPI targets, maintaining records, and coordinating with maintenance for equipment issues. This role reports to the Plant Manager and requires strong leadership and communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Certified forklift operator.
• Experience in corrugated packaging is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Drives results through others; assertive leader who holds self and others accountable.

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.
• 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 plan 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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Lean methods

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Amtech job costing

Amtech RPM

Job description

Responsible for the day‑to‑day management of the production floor though supervision, development and training of the production team which includes approximately 20‑30 associates. In addition, it is responsible for the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness. Reports to the Plant Manager.

Title: 1st shift Production - Supervisor / Shift Supervisor

Reports to: Plant Manager

Department: Production

Schedule: 4:30AM-2:30PM; Monday- Friday

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

Duties & Responsibilities

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• 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 plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
• Ensure 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 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

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 read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

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‑oriented 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
• 2-5 Years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, and communicate throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work safely around moving equipment, forklifts, and production machinery.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points, and safety hazards.
• Possess close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee‑owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten 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 but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

$75,000 - $85,000 a year

Quarterly Bonuses!