Production Supervisor 2nd or 3rd shift

Menasha Corporation; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking a Production Supervisor in Wisconsin to oversee manufacturing teams and ensure safe, efficient operations. You will drive productivity, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding a salaried and hourly workforce.

The role requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and at least 4 years of relevant manufacturing experience, with strong knowledge of safety and process improvement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production personnel across manufacturing functions.
• Implement strategies to improve safety, productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs for machine and labor efficiencies and guide staff accordingly.
• Support capacity planning to meet on-time delivery for customers.
• Collaborate with leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, and performance management.

Skills

Production leadership

Safety & compliance

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Staffing & coaching

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred

4+ years relevant manufacturing experience

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.

Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements operational strategies in assigned area(s) to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Accountable for assigned area’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to production associates to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Supports capacity planning process to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve order problems or complaints
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization’s policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility
• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel may be required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.