Production Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific LLC; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific’s Owosso, MI Corrugated Box Plant is seeking a Production Supervisor for third shift, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with overtime and flexibility to support other shifts. You will lead the corrugated/converting team, troubleshoot issues, and drive safe, reliable operations that impact quality and throughput.

You will coach and develop the team, use data to monitor performance, partner with maintenance and quality, and apply Lean principles to reduce waste and improve run speeds.

Qualifications

• > 3+ years leading or influencing results in manufacturing, industrial operations, or military environments.
• > Experience developing team capability, setting clear expectations, and helping others contribute to long‑term business results.
• > Demonstrated ability to apply judgment, technical aptitude, and structured problem-solving to improve safety, quality, reliability, or operational performance.
• > Contribution‑motivated leader who takes ownership, challenges the status quo constructively, and seeks better ways to create value.
• > Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, encourage knowledge sharing, and engage operators, peers, and leaders with respect.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the corrugated/converting operations team to achieve targets in safety, quality, uptime, and throughput.
• Lead as a principled entrepreneur, taking ownership for results and continuously improving people, processes, and performance.
• Apply strong technical and analytical thinking to troubleshoot converting performance, identify root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures.
• Drive continuous improvement by using data, observation, and structured problem‑solving to reduce waste, improve run speeds, and increase reliability.
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues by understanding process capability, equipment limitations, and material flow.
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality, and downstream operations to ensure alignment and smooth handoffs across shifts.
• Champion proactive safety leadership, including hazard identification and root‑cause investigations.
• Monitor production data and performance trends to support informed decision‑making.
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, and building bench strength for future leadership roles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Your Job

Georgia‑Pacific’s Owosso, MI Corrugated Box Plant is seeking a Production Supervisor, Corrugated/Converting Operations to lead third‑shift, Monday through Friday from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with potential overtime and flexibility to support other shifts as needed. This role includes up to 10% travel and offers compensation based on experience, along with performance‑based incentives. This opportunity is ideal for a disciplined, results‑driven leader with experience in corrugated, manufacturing, industrial operations, or military leadership who can build strong teams, drive safe operations, and deliver consistent performance. The successful candidate will take ownership, think critically, communicate clearly, and maintain strong follow‑through. You will lead, coach, and support the corrugated/converting team while troubleshooting issues, improving processes, and guiding the team through real‑time operational challenges that directly impact safety, quality, reliability, and overall plant performance.

Our Team

GP Owosso is where momentum meets purpose. You’ll join an ambitious, energetic team committed to growing our operations and making a meaningful impact on the community. Supported by engaged leadership and surrounded by self‑motivated teammates, you’ll have the tools and freedom to improve processes, drive results, and raise the bar every day. Here, safety and quality are foundational, integrity guides every decision, and attention to detail makes all the difference. This is your chance to lead in a stable, high‑performing environment while shaping the next chapter of a growing, modern operation.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach, and develop the corrugated/converting operations team to achieve targets in safety, quality, uptime, and throughput
• Lead as a principled entrepreneur, taking ownership for results and continuously improving people, processes, and performance
• Apply strong technical and analytical thinking to troubleshoot converting performance, identify root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures
• Drive continuous improvement by using data, observation, and structured problem‑solving to reduce waste, improve run speeds, and increase reliability
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues by understanding process capability, equipment limitations, and material flow
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality, and downstream operations to ensure alignment and smooth handoffs across shifts
• Champion proactive safety leadership, including hazard identification and root‑cause investigations
• Monitor production data and performance trends to support informed decision‑making
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, and building bench strength for future leadership roles

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• 3+ years of experience leading or influencing results in manufacturing, industrial operations, or military environments
• Experience developing team capability, setting clear expectations, and helping others contribute to long‑term business results
• Demonstrated ability to apply judgment, technical aptitude, and structured problem‑solving to improve safety, quality, reliability, or operational performance
• Contribution‑motivated leader who takes ownership, challenges the status quo constructively, and seeks better ways to create value
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust, encourage knowledge sharing, and engage operators, peers, and leaders with respect
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, deal with reality constructively, and follow through on commitments in a dynamic operating environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office and/or manufacturing systems to turn data and operational knowledge into informed decisions and performance improvements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing, with converting or converting operations experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of converting assets with a strong emphasis on Evol / Flexo / Rotary Die Cut machines or corrugated manufacturing assets such as corrugators, flexographic printing presses, die cutters, folder gluer
• Experience leading root‑cause problem solving (A3, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, etc.) and converting findings into lasting improvements
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or reliability‑focused improvement tools
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent leadership experience

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper‑based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia‑Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day – to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify.