Corrugating Supervisor

Careers • Cicero, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Royal Group, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor for its Cicero, Illinois facility. This role leads and coordinates the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of corrugated boards in accordance with company standards and the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The supervisor maintains a clean and hazard-free workplace while minimizing waste and maximizing productivity, and helps maintain operational excellence, meet production targets, and foster continuous improvement and safety.

The position oversees daily corrugator operations, production scheduling, personnel, workflow, and cross-training. It also ensures supervisory practices comply with the CBA, supports staff development and employee relations, and monitors production performance and supplies. The Royal Group describes its mission as providing value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

Requirements

• College degree or professional experience in lieu of education.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing supervisory or management experience; corrugated industry experience is preferred.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions, training materials, and procedure manuals; write reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including costs, profits, rates, and ratios.
• Ability to solve varied problems with limited information or standardization and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
• Strong time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple issues and lead effective, efficient meetings.
• Crisis-management skills, emotional control under adverse conditions, and the ability to lead personnel toward successful resolutions.
• Professional appearance appropriate to a managerial representative.
• Excellent employee-relations skills, including active listening, personnel appraisal, positive and corrective feedback, and conflict resolution.

Nice To Haves

• College degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the corrugated industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily corrugator operations to meet production goals and customer requirements.
• Ensure supervisory actions comply with the applicable collective bargaining agreement, including work assignments, overtime distribution, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Direct, coach, and evaluate corrugator staff while promoting a respectful and collaborative work environment.
• Promote cross-training and skill development in accordance with CBA guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free workplace in compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, support employee engagement, and improve operations.
• Ensure proper and efficient corrugator operation by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment, and analyzing techniques.
• Compile, initiate, sort, and analyze production performance records and data; provide information and respond to questions and requests.
• Review operating practices, record-keeping systems, control forms, and budgetary and personnel requirements; recommend and implement changes to systems and procedures.
• Maintain inventories of rollstock and corrugator supplies.

Benefits

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay.
• Affordable benefits, including life, medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) with company match.
• Clean facility featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• Respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager