Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Green Bay Packaging; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Onsite health clinics

Wellness programs

Onsite fitness center

Short-Term disability

Long-Term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead overnight folding carton operations. You will ensure safety, quality, training, development, and productivity across the shift while driving continuous improvement.

You will coach and develop team members, analyze performance data, lead safety discussions, and work to meet quality standards and on-time production goals. This role requires leadership, Lean experience, and weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop, motivate, and influence employees.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience working independently to resolve process and production issues.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer proficiency.
• Ability to work a 3rd shift schedule (Sunday-Thursday, 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) with occasional weekend work.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturing production experience, preferably in a packaging or converting environment, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the cutting, finishing, and forming departments.
• Manage department operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.
• Assess employee performance and training needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide coaching, training, development, and regular performance feedback to team members.
• Analyze production and department performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce safe work practices and lead daily safety discussions.
• Provide direction and support to ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead monthly department meetings focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a motivated 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to lead overnight production operations within our folding carton manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for the safety, quality, training, development, and productivity of employees across the shift while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the cutting, finishing, and forming departments.
• Manage department operations to ensure safe, efficient, and productive performance.
• Assess employee performance and training needs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide coaching, training, development, and regular performance feedback to team members.
• Analyze production and department performance data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Enforce safe work practices and lead daily safety discussions.
• Provide direction and support to ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved.
• Lead monthly department meetings focused on safety, quality, productivity, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop, motivate, and influence employees.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision‑making capabilities.
• Experience working independently to resolve process and production issues.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong computer proficiency.
• Ability to work a 3rd shift schedule (Sunday-Thursday, 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) with occasional weekend work.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturing production experience, preferably in a packaging or converting environment, is a plus.

Why Join Green Bay Packaging?

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well‑being, and financial future of our employees.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug coverage
• Free Health Clinics, Wellness Programs, & Onsite Fitness Center
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with company match

MISSION

We deliver world‑class packaging solutions with family‑owned values and a passion to support customer success.

VISION

To be the leading Folding Carton manufacturer recognized for quality and service.

VALUES

Teamwork: We support each other to achieve results none of us could reach alone.

Excellence: We are meeting the highest standard in everything we do.

Commitment: Do the right thing for employees, customers, and community. We are accountable.

Growth: Continuously improving and striving to be the best.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure‑sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,500 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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