Production Supervisor - Nights

Marcal Paper; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) 4% Match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Marcal Paper is seeking a Production Supervisor for the night shift to lead a converting team in a fast-paced plant. You will plan work, assign tasks, and supervise approximately 40 team members to meet or exceed production quotas while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate brings prior supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience supervising teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong computer literacy and familiarity with MS Office.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a converting team and shift leads of ~40 team members.
• Ensure production quotas are met safely and efficiently.
• Plan work, monitor productivity, and manage materials and equipment uptime.
• Lead process improvement initiatives with the CI team.
• Maintain safety, quality, and attendance standards.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

MS Office

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Craft the Future with Us: Production Supervisor for Night Shift Wanted!

On-Site Position

At Marcal Paper, we don't just make paper; we innovate for a sustainable future. With state-of-the-art technology and a commitment to eco-friendly practices, we're more than just a paper company. We are pioneers in creating a touch-free, green world.

What We Offer:

• A role in a forward-thinking, eco-conscious company
• The opportunity to work with the latest in paper-making technology
• A culture of innovation and excellence
• Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities

Your Role:

This position will supervise team members and shift leads, as well as plan and assign work to meet or exceed production quotas. This position will also make recommendations for process improvement and enforce policy/procedure as you lead by example.

The Leadership Oath and commitment -- I solemnly swear to:

• To the best I can, demonstrate and by example conduct myself to our values.
• Be a Servant Leader. My focus and goals are to support those who make the product
• Initiate, do not wait for others to push forward our work
• Engage and seek interaction with those who make the product, learn how to help them
• Deliver solutions to people's difficulties and challenges
• Educate and give people insight into how they can do their job right, help build my work family as professionals
• Collaborate, partner-with, and support my work family to drive positive change
• Prioritize company over site, site over department, department over team, team over self.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Encourage and enforce a safe and clean work environment by educating and directing a converting team of +/- 40 team members.
• Ensure the plant and equipment is running as efficiently as possible while meeting customer demand through schedule attainment and performance management.
• Accountable for shift production, product quality, employee safety, and machine uptime through direct engagement with team and gaining a detailed understanding of all operation of shop floor equipment.
• Manage workflow through pre-shift planning, monitoring productivity and raw material levels, and executing consistent audits of current conditions within the operation.
• Work with the continuous improvement team to develop, plan and execute improvement initiatives
• Achieve acceptable quality and production requirements through team engagement, capacity understanding, and constraint identification
• Improve efficiency, productivity and reduce waste to achieve set targets
• Ensure compliance to company policy and procedures
• Maintain employee time and attendance and properly plan coverage for approved vacations.
• Ensure positive employee relations through training, coaching, discipline, etc.
• Conduct accident and/or near miss investigation of work-related incidents
• Other duties, as assigned

This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The work environment includes time on the shop floor working with people and machinery as well as time in an office setting. The ratio should be 80/20 from shop floor to office.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and carefully listen. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Night Shift 7:00 pm to 7:00am with overtime as required. The schedule reflects a 3-2-2-3 12 hr. shift schedule.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or equivalent
2. Prior experience in a training/supervisory role
3. Proficient with MS Office and overall systems/computer literacy
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in all formats and at all levels
5. Ability to understand business and management principles
6. Strong team building, decision-making, organizational, and people management skills
7. Workable knowledge of continuous improvement techniques and strategies
8. Superior problem-solving skills

About Our Company

You'll be part of a collaborative, fast-paced marketing team where your creative vision directly impacts brand perception, distributor engagement, and customer growth. This role is ideal for a designer who thrives on variety, wants ownership of the creative process, and is eager to make an impact in a company with both heritage and innovation.

We offer a comprehensive, wide-range and cost-effective benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, holiday bonus, EAP, health and wellness offerings, retirement savings plan with excellent Company match, paid vacation and sick time and other benefits not mentioned. All employment is “at-will.”

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

MARCAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Compliance w/All EEO Laws Regulations & Prescribed Federal Guidelines

Marcal is an equal opportunity employer with respect to recruiting, advertising, promotions, transfers, discipline, discharge and all terms and conditions of employment. This means our Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, immutable birth characteristics, political affiliation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status except as may be required by applicable law. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.