Production Supervisor - Night Shift

ACR (AmerCareRoyal); Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ACR is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Night Shift to lead hourly production staff, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. You will manage staffing plans, monitor OEE and daily output, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced paper industry environment.

The role reports to Operations Manager and collaborates with Maintenance, Quality, and Planning to meet production goals. The position requires at least 5 years in manufacturing with supervisory experience and a

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of Lean principles and continuous improvement.
• OSHA regulations knowledge and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Schedule staffing and supervise daily production to ensure safety, quality, and productivity.
• Monitor overtime, track production performance, and address variances in real time.
• Lead shift startup meetings and conduct Gemba walks with leadership teams.
• Drive lean initiatives to reduce downtime, scraps, and non-conformances.
• Ensure adherence to standard work and SOPs; enforce HR and safety policies.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Safety leadership

Leadership

Tools

UKG timekeeping

Excel

Job description

Brief Description

Brief Description

Unbox Your Potential: Our customers see us as the industry leader for trusted, high quality food service essentials and supply chain solutions – and our employees see the value in what they do each day. We offer a culture supported by integrity, growth, relationships, and excellence. We’re looking for a Production Supervisor on the Night Shift – are you ready to explore your career with us?
The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and is a key member of the Ross & Wallace Paper Production Management team. Supported by the Production Scheduler, the Supervisor leads hourly production staff, providing front-line guidance and direction to ensure excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement. This role is responsible for overseeing daily operations, ensuring employees complete their tasks efficiently, and fostering a motivated, high-performing team.
This position is for the Night Shift which is Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm - 4:00am. This shift and hours can and will change due to business demands, including working Fridays.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and manage shift staffing plans to ensure all production lines, work centers, and machines are adequately staffed to meet production schedules.
• Supervise daily manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and quality driven production output.
• Review and manage employee timekeeping and labor allocation in UKG, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper charge codes.
• Monitor and control overtime usage, identifying root causes of excess overtime and implementing corrective actions.
• Track production performance using hour by hour boards, OEE metrics, and daily output targets; address variances in real time.
• Lead daily shift startup meetings to communicate safety topics, production goals, staffing assignments, quality alerts, and key performance expectations.
• Conduct routine Gemba walks and production floor reviews with the Operations Manager, Director of Operations, Planning Manager, and Quality Assurance to assess throughput, quality, safety, and adherence to standards.
• Champion safety, quality, and 5S on the production floor, ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements, quality systems, and company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles to improve productivity, reduce cycle time, and eliminate waste.
• Lead efforts to reduce downtime, scrap, and rework by identifying root causes and coordinating corrective actions with Maintenance and Quality.
• Ensure all operators and technicians follow standard work, work instructions, and established manufacturing procedures.
• Create, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions where gaps exist to ensure consistency and repeatability.
• Enforce disciplinary actions related to safety violations, performance deficiencies, attendance issues, and HR policy noncompliance in accordance with company procedures.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Maintenance, Quality, and Planning to support production goals, capacity requirements, and continuous improvement efforts.

Requirements

What you'll need to be successful

• Extensive experience in manufacturing principles and practices, with a minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Continuous Improvement
• Prior manufacturing experience in a paper conversion or high-volume related industry strongly preferred.
• Paper conversion and flexographic printing experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and commitment to workplace safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Business-minded professional with demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and direction in a team-oriented environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a non-temperature-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to grasp products.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace.
• Climbing and other consistent physical activity required.

Pre-hire Employment

All offers of employment are conditional on the results of a successful criminal background check, a physical, and drug screening which includes cannabis, regardless of any state-specific medical or recreational laws.

Summary

ACR is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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