Production Supervisor

Tetra Pak; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Tetra Pak in Vancouver, WA is hiring Production Supervisors to direct shift activities, oversee 25-30 hourly staff, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will lead continuous improvement initiatives and work with maintenance, QA and logistics to meet customer commitments. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years in manufacturing are preferred, with experience in CI/WCM and SAP/P2.

This full-time role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities in a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in Continuous Improvement / World-Class Manufacturing (WCM).
• Experience with shift-based supervision.
• Knowledge of SAP and P2 production is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 25-30 hourly employees on shift.
• Set priorities with maintenance, QA and logistics for production lines.
• Serve as first line manager for performance, training and timekeeping.
• Drive AM/PM maintenance activities and 5S/CIL audits.
• Allocate resources to meet production and customer demands.
• Support safety audits and OHS in the factory.
• Lead continuous improvement teams as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Flexibility to work shifts

People management

Continuous Improvement

Microsoft Office

SAP

P2 Production system

Quality & safety focus

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

P2 Production system

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We have 2 new Production Supervisor positions.

Possible shifts

• 5 days a week from 3PM Monday to 11PM Friday (with occasional Saturdays)
• 5 days a week from 11PM Sunday to 7AM Friday (with occasional Fridays)

As Production Supervisor you will be responsible for directing and coordinating all shift activities to optimize quality, efficiency, customer commitment and safety throughout the facility. You will supervise shift personnel and their associated functions, provide leadership, vision and direction to employees, build morale and drive towards the achievement of production goals and targets. You will help drive performance improvements through the Continuous Improvement / World Class Manufacturing process and implement improvement measures through loss reduction.

This position reports to the Production Manager.

This position is based in Vancouver, WA.

Tetra Pak is not considering applicants (Internal or External) who require International relocation to the United States.

What you will do

As Production Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise 25-30 hourly employees on shift as needed
• Set priorities with Support staff (Maintenance, Quality Assurance and Logistics) for the different production lines to meet costumer commitments.
• Serve as first line manager to employees, including performance management, training, time keeping and conflict resolution.
• Drive and support AM/PM (Autonomous and Preventive Maintenance) activities. Work with AM/PM pillar leaders to excel AM/PM methodology throughout the factory. Audit 5S and CIL’s (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate) effectiveness for your designated shift.
• Make ongoing decisions regarding resource allocation (machinery, materials and human resources) to meet production and costumer demands.
• Support OHS (Organization Health and Safety) in the factory, including layered safety audits, tracking and documenting safety tags and observations.
• Support continuous improvement teams and training. Lead improvement teams as needed.

We believe you have

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing, Engineering or a similar area of study is preferred, or related experience
• 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Industry in similar position.
• 2 or more years of proven experience in Continuous Improvement Processes and World-Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools and methodologies.
• Must be flexible to work any shift.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and the P2 Production system is strongly preferred.
• Experience with offset printing and prepress is strongly preferred
• Great leadership skills

Pay Equity

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation range that in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Ranges are determined by role, level and location. Within the range, individual pay is defined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This compensation range is based on a full-time schedule. The estimate displayed is just one component of Tetra Pak's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards include annual performance bonus, competitive benefits,and work-related allowances.

• Annual Base Salary Range (ABS): $86,700 USD - $111,400 USD
• Short-term Incentive/Bonus (Variable Pay): Eligible to performance incentive of 10% of ABS
• Benefits: 401k company match, paid time off, paid holidays, Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Paid parental leave and much more!

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on October 11, 2026.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.