Production Supervisor - Paper Mill

greif; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Local benefits

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Greif is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a larger, more complex production team in Milwaukee, WI. You will set goals, assign staffing, and monitor operational results to ensure safe, efficient performance.

With 5–8 years of supervisory experience in production, you will drive continuous improvement, coordinate schedules, and uphold safety policies while mentoring staff and ensuring quality output.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) plus 5–8 years of supervisory production experience.
• Proven leadership, ability to manage shifts and coordinate staff.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Supervises day-to-day activities of a complex production operation and monitors productivity.
• Implements production plans, leads shift meetings, tracks progress and delays.
• Ensures team understands roles, fosters safety, and supports continuous improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment; troubleshoots issues as needed.
• Arranges work schedules to ensure efficient operations and quality output.

Skills

Production operations

Supervisory leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical problem-solving

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE

Creating packaging solutions for life's essentials.

Job Description

Job Summary: Supervises larger, more complex teams of colleagues who perform multiple types of production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.). Responsibilities typically include setting goals and objectives for team members, making staffing decisions for team, and evaluating achievement of operational results. Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed. Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with previous supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day to day activities of a more complex and possibly multi-line production operation and monitors colleague productivity.
• Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans and performance criteria. Runs shift meetings, confirms production progress and responds to delays. Creates and implements group improvement plans.
• Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and to Greif.
• Encourages joint problem solving, personal safety, and individual development.
• Supports Greif mission, follows values of Greif and works to better Greif's business as a whole.
• Implements and enforces compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Arrange work schedules to ensure efficient operations.
• Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.
• Troubleshoots complex or advanced issues that arise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Typically possesses a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5-8 years of relevant experience, with previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• In-depth understanding of production operation and processes.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

At Greif

At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $81,800.00 - $139,200.00 annually. Typical, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between90,000.00 to100,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.

For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.