Production Supervisor

Graham Packaging - Global; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves overseeing all aspects of production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while fostering a collaborative workplace culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing with proven leadership skills and the ability to optimize processes for efficiency. If you're passionate about driving results and supporting team growth, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Wellness Programs

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or related operations experience required.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly employees in manufacturing processes.
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity on the shift.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Operations Experience

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Company StatementGraham 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 at our Fremont, Ohio facility, with hours of 6:48pm-7am working a 12 hour - 2,2,3 schedule.

The primary duties of a Production Supervisor include:

1. Understanding, following, and enforcing all established safety, health, quality GMP, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
2. Understanding, following, and 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 per company policies.
5. Resolving production and quality issues on their shift, including frequent quality checks.
6. Providing shift documentation on decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and CQI.
7. Attending and conducting safety and shift meetings.
8. Reviewing and authorizing employee time records.
9. Managing temporary staffing to meet production and labor goals.
10. Managing machine utilization, recommending or directing changes to meet efficiency goals.
11. Developing methods to optimize manufacturing efficiency, labor utilization, and cost reduction.
12. Reviewing shift operations with Production, Operations, or Plant Managers and making recommendations.
13. Assisting with physical inventories as per procedures.
14. Maintaining a supportive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication.
15. Participating in safety training and following plant rules to ensure a safe environment.
16. Executing leader standard work daily.
17. Travel may be required, up to 25%.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or related operations experience or an 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.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments.
• Effective communication of facts and information.
• Proactive collaboration and team contribution.

Compensation and Benefits

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

EEO Statement

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.