Production Supervisor

International Paper; Elizabethton (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products as a supervisor at their Elizabethton plant. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, ensuring safety and quality in the production of corrugated packaging. You'll be responsible for training and evaluating employees while fostering a collaborative work environment. With a strong commitment to sustainability and employee well-being, this company provides a supportive culture and numerous benefits, including retirement plans and educational development opportunities. If you're passionate about leadership and making a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays

Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program

Medical & Dental

Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)

Life & Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production of corrugated board and manage employee performance.
• Promote safety, quality production, and teamwork among employees.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Physical Location:

Elizabethton Sheet Plant
152 Iodent Way. Ste. A
Elizabethton, TN 37643

The Job You Will Perform:

Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees who is responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.

Key Accountabilities include:

• Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product.
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel and outside customers and vendors.
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Prior supervisory experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Three years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Must be able to work 3rd shift and weekends.
• Must be willing to work extended shifts when supervisor vacation coverage is required, this oftentimes requires 12 hour shifts.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays.
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program.
• Medical & Dental.
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement).
• Life & Disability Insurance.

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training.
• Promotional opportunities.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2021 were $19.4 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.