Production Supervisor

Graham Packaging - Global; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging is seeking a Production Supervisor for night shifts. The role involves supervising manufacturing processes, ensuring safety and quality, and managing personnel. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and supervisory experience in manufacturing. Join a culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervising hourly employees in manufacturing processes.
• Managing shift functions including training and quality control.
• Resolving production and quality problems.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Computer skills

Proactive collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet, and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity, and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse, and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow.

Overview

Production Supervisors are responsible for supervising hourly employees engaged in all phases of the manufacture of all blow molded containers. Duties include safety, quality, customer service, housekeeping, training, performance management, plant productivity, labor utilization, warehousing, and control of raw materials. This is a night shift position with hours of 7pm-7am.

Primary duties include:

1. Understanding, following, and enforcing all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
2. Enforcing all established policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
3. Exercising authority and independent judgment on the shift to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, or adjust complaints, following policies and procedures.
4. Managing shift functions such as personnel training, safety, security, quality, inventory, housekeeping, and general management of company policies and procedures.
5. Resolving production and quality problems occurring on their shift, including frequent quality checks.
6. Providing shift documentation on decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and continuous quality improvement.
7. Attending all production and safety meetings and conducting shift meetings as required.
8. Reviewing and authorizing time records for all employees on the shift.
9. Managing temporary staffing to meet production and labor objectives.
10. Optimizing machine utilization and recommending changes to meet efficiency goals.
11. Developing new methods to improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce costs.
12. Assisting in reviewing shift operations and recommending changes in operations, staffing, and equipment.
13. Participating in physical inventories as per company procedures.
14. Maintaining a supportive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication.
15. Participating in safety training and following all plant rules to ensure a safe environment.
16. Executing leader standard work daily.
17. Travel may be required (0-25%).

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or related operations experience or equivalent combination is required. A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience in manufacturing with demonstrated leadership skills is preferred.

Essential skills include:

• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Computer skills, including typing.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with a positive attitude.
• Independent work capability and task completion.
• Effective communication of facts and information.
• Proactive collaboration and willingness to assist others.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range is aligned with legal mandates and based on qualifications and experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, wellness programs, paid time off, and compliance with applicable laws.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.