Supervisor - Paper Packaging

Brown Paper Products; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for paper packaging to lead machine operators on a fast-paced production floor. The role combines hands-on supervision with practical troubleshooting to maintain flow and meet production targets.

Candidates should have strong mechanical aptitude, prior supervisory experience in manufacturing (ideally food packaging), and fluent Spanish. This role requires flexibility for non-standard hours and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising production staff in manufacturing, preferably in food packaging.
• Strong problem-solving with quick, decisive action.
• Clear written and spoken communication to guide operators.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish.
• Willingness to learn new machinery and adapt to production needs.
• Ability to balance supervision, troubleshooting, and learning.
• Attendance and willingness to work non-standard hours.
• Stress management and maintaining productive workplace interactions.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic machine operations to understand the processes.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to machine operators.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical issues to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Train and mentor operators on best practices, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritizing issues to ensure smooth production floor operation.
• Monitor production quality to meet standards and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and industry regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Supervisory experience

Problem-solving

Communication

Spanish bilingual

Learn new machinery

Time management

Attendance

Stress management

Tools

Hand tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Supervisor/Paper Packaging

Position objective: The Supervisor will support and guide machine operators in efficiently running their machines. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the supervisor being actively involved in machine operations.

Positions open for first and second shifts Monday - Friday with some Saturdays.

Training is required on first shift.

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in troubleshooting and maintaining production machinery.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in food packaging.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and act decisively.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly instruct and support machine operators.
• Bilingual Spanish is required.
• Willingness to learn and operate new machinery, with an ability to adapt to changing production needs.
• Ability to manage time effectively balancing supervision, troubleshooting, and learning new equipment.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn the basic machine operations to understand the processes.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to machine operators, ensuring machines are running efficiently and production goals are met.
• Assist operators in diagnosing and resolving mechanical issues with machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and maintaining production flow.
• Train and mentor machine operators on best practices, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing issues as they arise to ensure smooth operation across the production floor.
• Monitor production quality to ensure products meet all relevant standards and specifications.
• Ensure all production activities comply with company safety policies and industry regulations.

Work Environment Conditions Subjected to in this Position:

• Fast-paced production floor with exposure to machinery noise and variable temperatures.
• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of PPE.

Training:

• Must complete ongoing training as required.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices & Software:

• Must have experience with basic hand tools.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Software.

Physical Activity Required for this Position:

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds as necessary.

Benefits:

• Clean work environment
• PTO after 90 days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match

Inteplast Group is an Affir…All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.