Shift Supervisor: Lead Safety, Quality & Productivity

Printpack; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Printpack seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead the Converting Department in Alabama. This role directs 10+ production associates, enforces safety and quality standards, and drives continuous improvement across shifts.

The ideal candidate will coach teams, manage performance, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality packaging products. Responsibilities include safety leadership, production planning, cost control, cross-shift communication, and documentation of training activities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or experience.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership and compliance, conduct safety meetings and audits.
• Monitor production activities to ensure quality and prevent customer complaints.
• Manage shift operations with coaching and feedback to meet plant goals in safety, waste, quality and productivity.
• Evaluate team performance and complete performance reviews; identify training needs.
• Communicate daily production goals and document results; resolve issues to ensure on-time delivery of quality products.
• Coordinate time and absence reporting, attendance, vacation planning and overtime.
• Promote cross-shift communication and coordinate with other shifts for consistency.
• Control operating costs; perform job checkouts and implement process improvements.
• Provide training on safety, quality and production procedures; document training activities.
• Oversee plant initiatives (5S, PPS, Food Safety) and lead continuous improvement projects.
• Lead Kaizen events and standardize processes; document best practices.

Skills

Production Experience

Supervisory Experience

Training & Coaching

Safety & Compliance

Organizational Skills

Technical Manufacturing Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Performance Management

Change Management

Computer Proficiency

Shift Flexibility

Cost Control

Business Acumen

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PRISM

Manufacturing ERP System

Job description

Printpack seeks a Shift Supervisor to lead the Converting Department in Alabama. This role directs 10+ production associates, enforces safety and quality standards, and drives continuous improvement across shifts.

The ideal candidate will coach teams, manage performance, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality packaging products. Responsibilities include safety leadership, production planning, cost control, cross-shift communication, and documentation of training activities.