Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor in Indiana to lead a 20–30 person team on the floor, driving quality and on-time product movement in a manufacturing plant.

You will train staff, plan work, and maintain safe operations, while ensuring adherence to safety rules and company procedures. The role requires 2–5 years of supervision experience in manufacturing, forklift certification, and the ability to read and interpret manuals and reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years as a production supervisor or manager.
• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
• Knowledge of production machines and plant equipment and processes.
• Certified forklift operator.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Follows safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Directs supervision of production staff: training, planning, assigning, evaluating, rewarding and disciplining.
• Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and adopting cost-reducing practices.
• Executes the production plan by prioritizing, adjusting schedules and reporting results.
• Keeps equipment running by coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance; aids troubleshooting.
• Compiles production performance data and reports; answers questions and responds to requests.
• Develops systems and procedures; aligns with budget and personnel requirements.
• Promotes a safe, clean work environment and proper equipment use; educates staff on safety protocols.
• Attends workshops and reviews professional materials to maintain technical knowledge.
• Operates forklift and assists with hands-on machine operation as needed.
• Manages inventories of sheets, inks and other supplies.
• Reports quality concerns and assists in setting quality guidelines.
• Leads weekly Production/Safety meetings with departmental teams.
• Communicates with supervisors to pre-empt shift-change issues.
• Other duties as assigned; full-time manufacturing role.

Skills

Lean methods

Amtech RPM

Amtech costing

Safety procedures

Documentation/reporting

Public speaking

Tape measure reading

Problem solving

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Machinery troubleshooting

Job description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor through 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:

• 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-oriented 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.