Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan and paid time off

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 20–30 person team on the manufacturing floor, ensuring timely, quality output. You will train staff, manage schedules, monitor processes, and drive safety and continuous improvement initiatives on a daily basis.

The role requires lean expertise, forklift certification, and bilingual English/Spanish communication. You will report to the Production Manager and collaborate across shifts in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
• Working knowledge of all production machines and plant equipment
• Certified forklift operator
• High school diploma / GED
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Directs supervision of production staff including training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance and disciplining associates
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes, prioritizing production plans and revising schedules as needed
• Ensures safe operation of equipment and assists in troubleshooting machine issues
• Reports production performance data and maintains records for quality control
• Leads weekly Production/Safety meetings and coordinates with supervision across shifts
• Operates forklift as required and supports hands-on machine operation when needed
• Maintains inventories of sheets, inks and other converting supplies
• Reports quality concerns and helps establish quality guidelines
• Develops and revises procedures to improve efficiency and safety
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and trains associates on safety protocols

Skills

Lean methods

Team leadership

People management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Reading/writing documentation

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Amtech job costing module

Amtech RPM module

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor though supervision, development and training of the production team which includes approximately 20-30 associates. In addition, the Supervisor is responsible for the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follows established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times


• Directs supervision of production staff including: training associates, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; conflict resolution; team building; coaching and leading associates to improve; addressing complaints and resolving problems; documentation; and setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance


• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems


• Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues


• Ensures operation of equipment by calling for repairs and preventative maintenance; assists in troubleshooting machine issues


• Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests


• Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements


• Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications


• Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding large press machines that requires a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols


• Maintains inventories of sheets, inks and other converting supplies


• Reports quality concerns to the Management Team and assists in determining quality guidelines


• Conducts weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental personnel


• Communicates with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes


• Operates forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic


• Other duties as assigned

Full-time role in a manufacturing plant/warehouse setting

Skill Set:

• Proficient in lean methods


• Proficient in Amtech job costing module


• Proficient in Amtech RPM module


• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals


• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence


• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization


• Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy; calculate figures and amounts, such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate


• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations


• Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment


• Demonstrates aptitude for problem-solving and able to determine solutions for customers


• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills


• Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• 2 -5 years of experience as a production supervisor or manager


• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred


• Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and processes, including: equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation


• Certified forklift operator


• High school diploma / GED


• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) – regularly


• use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product – frequently


• reach with hands and arms – frequently


• stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – frequently
  
• sit – occasionally


• lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – regularly


• lift and/or move up to 100 pounds – occasionally


• specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About BCI:

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with eleven (11) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in nine Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays.