Converting Supervisor

International Paper•Columbus, GA

6d•$68,300 - $91,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Converting Supervisor directly supervises one assigned shift of hourly employees and provides leadership in safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement to help ensure production goals are met. The role oversees the daily production of corrugated board, including training employees, planning and assigning work, directing performance, evaluating employees, and handling rewards and discipline. The supervisor promotes safe, quality production and teamwork, resolves conflicts, and leads by example to help employees work efficiently and effectively. The position also communicates operational information orally and in writing with crew members, supervisors, plant management, office personnel, customers, and vendors, and promotes compliance with organizational safety, quality, and other programs. This is a salaried, full-time, third-shift position at the Columbus Container facility in Columbus, Georgia. The stated shift is 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with some flexibility required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Prior manufacturing leadership experience.
Action-oriented approach.
Customer-focused approach.
Ability to develop direct reports.
Integrity and trustworthiness.
Managerial courage.
Organizational skills.
Business acumen.
Communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is strongly preferred.
Two or more years of manufacturing supervision experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise one assigned shift of hourly employees.
Lead safety, quality, productivity, and engagement efforts to help ensure goals are met.
Supervise daily corrugated board production, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work.
Evaluate employee performance and reward or discipline employees.
Promote safety, quality production, and teamwork, and resolve conflicts.
Lead and motivate employees by modeling effective behavior, attitude, and performance.
Ensure a safe work environment and quality product.
Communicate operational information orally and in writing to crew members, supervisors, plant management, office personnel, customers, and vendors.
Promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and other organizational programs and initiatives.