Production Supervisor

Ox Industries; Village of Carthage (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Legal benefits

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation

Sick/Personal Time Off

Floating Holidays

Job summary

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC – Carthage, NY is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead hourly mill staff, ensure safe operations, and maintain high-quality production to meet specifications. The role reports to the Mill Superintendent and involves coordinating shift schedules and driving productivity.

This exempt, full-time position offers a salary range of $70,000–$80,000 plus comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years in supervisory or management role.
• Experience in manufacturing environment; paper industry knowledge favored.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365.
• Strong commitment to safety, good communication, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Impressive safety record.
• Organizational skills.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate hourly mill employees; ensure safety and quality; meet specs.
• Plan shift schedules, monitor output, and resolve issues.
• Enforce OSHA and plant safety standards; maintain safety records.
• Coordinate maintenance activities on shift.
• Direct and supervise daily production requirements; aim for productivity goals.
• Coach and develop employees; provide performance feedback.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC – Carthage, NY

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC – Carthage, NY

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year (FLSA Exempt Position) (Based on Experience)

Schedule: 8-hour rotating shifts (Southern Swing)

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Reports To: Mill Superintendent

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, Paid Vacation Time, Sick/Personal Time Off, and Floating Holidays.

Purpose of Position

The primary role of a Production Supervisor at the Carthage, NY Mill is to ensure the workplace is safe and to manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly mill employees; ensure that production specifications are met with a high standard of quality; ensure compliance with all standards, policies, regulations, for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product. The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting Ox Industries culture and key behaviors. In addition, as a shift supervisor, you will be responsible for oversight of work for all hourly production employees, planning shift schedules, monitor output, and resolve issues.

• Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility; participants in and enforces the safety program for the shift employees; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all shift employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards.
• Coordinates maintenance activities on shift.
• Oversee and ensure the adherence of work in progress and finished good product to company, industry, and customer specifications at minimum cost and with optimum efficiency.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot production and quality related issues, determine root cause and implement sustainable solutions.
• Direct, train and coach employees.
• Direct and execute daily production requirements.
• Meet or exceed productivity goals.
• Maintain waste generation (trim, cull), at or below budgeted standard.
• Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Management of employees to include performance feedback, coaching for improvement and discipline, as appropriate.
• Maintain housekeeping excellence.
• Ensure all production and employee reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift.
• Participate and ensure department remains compliant with industry and company audit standards.
• Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Maintains compliance with all environmental policies and procedures; ensures that all city, county, state, and federal regulations

What You Need To Succeed

Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years in supervisory or management role
• Experience in manufacturing environment, prior knowledge and work history in the paper industry is highly favored
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Impressive safety record
• Organizational skills
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position will be evaluated

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Undergraduate degrees or professional certificates are highly favored
• Experience with Southern Swing Shiftwork is a plus

Ox Specialty Paper, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates are required to take and pass a Drug Test & Physical

The mill operates 24/7 on a 4 crew, Southern Swing Rotation so you will work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift each month.

• Week 1
• 3rd shift (10pm - 6am) Off Sunday the work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 2
• Work Sunday then Off Monday and Tuesday. Work 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
• Week 3
• Work Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday then Off Wednesday and Thursday. Work 1st shift (6am - 2pm) Friday and Saturday
• Week 4
• Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday then Off Friday and Saturday

Weeks swing 3rd to 2nd, 2nd to 1st, then 1st to 3rd