Senior Production Area Lead – Corrugator Ops

Menasha Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Coloma, MI is seeking a Production Area Leader (Sr. Supervisor) to guide corrugator operations, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and provide backup leadership for shifts across weekends.

You will develop standard work, partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, delivery and cost, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments while managing roll stock and starch systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing process improvement experience; corrugate experience preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI systems, CAD software preferred.
• Willing to travel occasionally for training and business activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corrugator area production flow and safety.
• Develop and implement standard work and training for fanfold and corrugate operations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost results.
• Use continuous improvement tools to increase manufacturing quality, reliability, and efficiency.
• Lead capital projects and operational improvement initiatives across multiple departments.
• Identify root causes of equipment or process failures and implement lasting solutions.
• Manage roll stock area to ensure adequate inventory and accurate usage recording.
• Manage the starch system to ensure continuous and efficient flow throughout the process.
• Back up shift supervisors and direct production teams to meet safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.
• Attend meetings and complete required reports.

Skills

Process improvement

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PLC

HMI systems

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Menasha Corporation in Coloma, MI is seeking a Production Area Leader (Sr. Supervisor) to guide corrugator operations, drive safety, quality and efficiency, and provide backup leadership for shifts across weekends.

You will develop standard work, partner with cross-functional teams to improve safety, delivery and cost, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across departments while managing roll stock and starch systems.