Production Supervisor - Night Shift

Magnera Corporation; Waynesboro (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation is seeking an experienced manufacturing leader to direct plant operations in Waynesboro, VA. You will establish safety objectives, lead a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA regulations while driving continuous improvement and cost reduction.

You will coach and develop staff, conduct performance reviews, manage hiring decisions, and report asset quality and productivity. Travel as required in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• SAP and/or MAPEX experience preferred; Six Sigma Black/Green Belt preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA and other regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead plant safety objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Lead, counsel, train and develop team members.
• Performance reviews and employment decisions (hiring, promotions, terminations).
• Manage attendance data and enforce company policies.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform 6S, safety, process and quality audits; address gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree preferred

Tools

SAP

MAPEX

Job description

Overview

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the establishment and leadership of plant safety objectives.

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures.

• Maintain required internal certifications.

• Lead, counsel, train and develop team members as appropriate.

• Initiate and deliver any required disciplinary actions for team members.

• Conduct periodic performance reviews for team members.

• Actively participate in team member employment decisions including hiring, promotions, and terminations.

• Track and manage attendance data for team members.

• Responsible for individual and team compliance with applicable laws and company policies.

• Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and process excellence.

• Establish team and individual accountabilities for problem solving and cost reduction.

• Perform 6S, safety, process, and quality audits.

• Address any identified gaps and ensure resolution.

• Provide coaching and feedback to team members.

• Responsible for the accurate reporting of asset quality, productivity and other required metrics.

• Ensure employees are following JSAs and confronts any unsafe acts observed.

• Resolve conflicts among team members and refer issues to higher authority when needed.

• Positively communicate changes in business situations, production schedules, and company policies.

• Monitor quality and make recommendations on when to stop production based on material being out of specification in conjunction with the Process Tech and Sr. Team Leader.

• Attend downtime meetings, schedule meetings, safety meetings, asset meetings, safety reviews and down day planning meetings.

• Conduct and manage Shift Handover Meetings, Natural Work Team meetings and other required team meetings.

• Responsible for the accurate completion of all paperwork including but not limited to production and downtime reports and incident reports.

• Assist operators and coordinate trouble-shooting activities.

• Serve as a resource to Production Tech and Plant Leadership in resolving customer complaints.

• Responsible for fulfilling the tasks as outlined in the daily task lists.

• Required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response team with training required in the following: Emergency Response, First Aid/CPR/BBP, Fire Extinguisher

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency, required.

• College degree, preferred.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a leadership role, manufacturing environment preferred.

• SAP/MAPEX experience is preferred.

• Prior non-woven experience is preferred.

• Six Sigma Certification (Black or Green Belt) preferred.

COMPETENCIES:

• Read, write, and speak English.

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other government regulations.

• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills.

• Capable of traveling as required.

• Ability to work in a fast paced and multi-task environment.

• Six Sigma Certification (Black or Green) and TPM – preferred.

• CPR/FA/ BBP Certification