## Shift SupervisorApplylocations: API Plant - Oklahomatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100832**It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!**We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.# The **Plant Shift Supervisor** is responsible for leading and coordinating all production activities during an assigned shift in a high-volume, 24/7 paper bag manufacturing facility. This role provides direct leadership for approximately 50 hourly production employees across multiple manufacturing lines, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of quality products that meet customer requirements.# The Plant Shift Supervisor drives operational performance by managing staffing, monitoring production results, resolving operational challenges, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to achieve production goals while maintaining high standards of employee engagement, product quality, and operational excellence.# # **Location: 4901 S I-35 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73129**# **Shift: Night**# # **Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** # Provide direct leadership and supervision for up to seven production lines and approximately 50 hourly production employees per shift, including Machine Operators, Packers, and other production personnel.* # Foster a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.* # Monitor production performance, equipment efficiency, and labor utilization to meet daily production, quality, and efficiency targets.* # Collaborate with Quality personnel to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications, including dimensions, print quality, folding accuracy, and finishing requirements.* # Troubleshoot and resolve production issues involving equipment, materials, staffing, quality, and workflow disruptions.* # Coordinate staffing assignments, line coverage, breaks, and workforce deployment to support changing production priorities and optimize productivity.* # Review production schedules and communicate priorities to ensure timely completion of customer orders.* # Maintain accurate production records, downtime reporting, shift documentation, and labor tracking information.* # Partner with Maintenance to identify equipment concerns, prioritize repairs, and minimize production downtime.* # Track material consumption and communicate inventory requirements to ensure uninterrupted production operations.* # Lead shift start-up meetings, shift change communications, and employee engagement activities.* # Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity enhancement, quality improvements, and cost savings.* # Identify opportunities for process improvements, equipment upgrades, workflow enhancements, and operational efficiencies.* # Train, coach, mentor, and develop employees on operating procedures, quality standards, safety requirements, and company expectations.* # Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and corrective action when appropriate.* # Ensure effective shift transitions through clear communication and thorough documentation of ongoing operational issues.* # Promote housekeeping and 5S standards throughout the production environment.* # Participate in daily production, planning, maintenance, quality, and operations meetings.* # Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support plant objectives.# # **Required Skills and Competencies*** # Strong leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.* # Ability to effectively supervise large hourly workforces in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.* # Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution abilities.* # Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, machine operations, and troubleshooting techniques.* # Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.* # Ability to analyze production metrics and utilize data to drive performance improvements.* # Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and changing priorities.* # Proficiency in production reporting systems, Microsoft Excel, and manufacturing software applications.* # Understanding of quality systems, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.* # Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.* # Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.# # **Education and Experience*** # High School Diploma or GED required.* # Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.* # Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing leadership experience in a production environment.* # Experience supervising large teams of 20 or more employees required.* # Experience managing multiple production lines in a high-volume manufacturing operation preferred.* # Experience in paper converting, packaging, printing, corrugated, flexible packaging, or related manufacturing industries preferred.* # Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, production reporting systems, and ERP/manufacturing software.# # **Leadership Expectations*** # Lead by example and promote a culture of safety, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement.* # Develop and engage employees to build a high-performing team environment.* # Drive operational excellence through effective communication, execution, and problem-solving.* # Champion company values while supporting business objectives and customer satisfaction goals.# **Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions*** # Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) on concrete floors in a production environment.* # Lifting and Carrying: Regularly required to lift and carry materials and packaging supplies weighing up to 50 lbs.* # Bending, Stooping, and Kneeling: Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling to set up printing equipment, load materials, and perform maintenance tasks. Occasional reaching overhead or below waist level to access supplies and equipment.* # Manual Dexterity: Must have fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to operate printing machinery, adjust settings, and manage small components with precision.* # Visual and Auditory Acuity: Ability to read print specifications and computer screens. Must be able to hear equipment alerts and verbal instructions in a moderately noisy environment.* # Environmental Exposure: May be exposed to ink fumes, cleaning chemicals, heat, humidity, and moderate-to-high noise levels typical of injection molding and printing operations.* # Mobility and Coordination: Must be able to safely navigate production areas and storage zones with good balance and coordination.* # Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.# # **Employment Requirements All new hires must comply with the following:*** # Attendance: Must be able to maintain regular and reliable attendance and work all scheduled 12-hour shifts.* # Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Company does not sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future.* # E-Verify: The Company participates in E-Verify and will verify the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees as required by law.* # Screening: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment screenings permitted by applicable law, which may include a background check and drug screening.* # Safety & Compliance: Must adhere to all Company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and standard operating procedures. Consistent and proper use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory.* # Safety & Communication: Must be able to understand and respond to workplace safety instructions, hazard communications, emergency notifications, and operating procedures necessary to safely perform the essential functions of the position.* # Tobacco-Free Workplace: The Company maintains a smoke-free and tobacco-free campus. Compliance with this policy is required for all employees and visitors.