2nd Shift Production Supervisor

ORBIS Corporation; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ORBIS Corporation seeks a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead a high-volume manufacturing team in Mentor, OH. You’ll be actively on the floor, driving safety, quality, and productivity while solving real-time problems and coaching associates.

Responsibilities include guiding staffing, capacity planning, and cross-functional process improvements, with SAP and MS Office supporting daily operations. Strong leadership and 3+ years of supervisor experience are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory leadership in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities with safety, quality, and productivity focus.
• Be an active hands-on leader on the production floor.
• Support processes, equipment, and product flow to meet schedules.
• Drive KPIs: safety, quality, machine and labor efficiency, on-time delivery.
• Balance operations with coaching, development and engagement.
• Support capacity planning and staffing to meet demand.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements.
• Provide staffing, training, performance management guidance.
• Support forklift operators and production associates for safe operations.
• Make informed decisions using critical thinking and accountability.
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, vacation approvals, scheduling.
• Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office to support daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.

Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting‑edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’ll want to be here.

About The Opportunity

ORBIS is seeking a hands‑on Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a high‑volume production environment. This is a true working supervisor role where you’ll be actively engaged on the production floor, supporting employees, solving problems in real time, and helping ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. The hours for this role are 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.

As a Production Supervisor, You Will

• Lead daily production activities while fostering a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a hands‑on leader who is actively present on the production floor rather than behind a desk.
• Utilize your manufacturing knowledge to understand and support production processes, equipment, and product flow.
• Drive key performance metrics including safety, quality, machine efficiency, labor efficiency, and on‑time delivery.
• Balance operational priorities with employee coaching, development, and engagement.
• Support capacity planning and staffing activities to meet customer demands and production schedules.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that drive operational excellence.
• Provide guidance on staffing, training, performance management, and employee relations.
• Support and engage with forklift operators and production associates to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Use critical thinking and sound judgment to make decisions, take ownership of outcomes, and drive accountability within the team.
• Manage workforce administration responsibilities such as timekeeping, attendance tracking, vacation approvals, and employee scheduling.
• Utilize systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office to support daily operations and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes and manufacturing operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Workday or similar HR/timekeeping systems.
• Forklift operation knowledge or experience working closely with material handling teams.
• Experience in high‑volume manufacturing environments.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A hands‑on leadership style and willingness to be actively engaged on the production floor.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.
• The ability to work independently while effectively leading and motivating a team.
• A demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and employee well‑being.
• Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Accountability and confidence in making and standing behind decisions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, plant operations, quality standards, and production metrics.
• Strong communication and coaching skills focused on developing high‑performing teams.

Work Environment

• Primarily based in a manufacturing production environment with some office responsibilities.
• This is an active, interactive role that requires significant time spent on the production floor.
• Frequent walking, standing, and engagement with employees throughout the facility.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Why Join ORBIS?

At ORBIS, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a team, make an immediate impact on operations, and help drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement. If you’re a hands‑on manufacturing leader who enjoys being where the action is and developing people while delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

Menasha Corporation Overview

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in‑store and online.

ORBIS Business Focus

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name‑brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over‑the‑counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Opportunities for Growth

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal‑opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.