Production Supervisor - Converting at Menasha Packaging in Richmond, Indiana

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

• Implements operational strategies in assigned area(s) to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability


• Accountable for assigned area's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to production associates to ensure scorecard objectives are met


• Supports capacity planning process to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands


• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence


• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports


• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve order problems or complaints


• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

• High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred


• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory/leadership experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes


• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site


• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components


• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility


• Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility


• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting


• Frequent walking and standing required


• Occasional travel required (less than 10%)


• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.