Die Cutting Supervisor (Folding Carton Industry)

Sheboygan Paper Box Company•Sheboygan, WI

12d

About The Position

Sheboygan Paper Box Company is seeking an experienced Die Cutting / Structural Design Supervisor to lead its Die Cutting and Structural Design operations. The role oversees daily department activities, employee development, production scheduling, and compliance with safety, quality, productivity, and delivery standards. The supervisor applies technical knowledge of die cutting processes, carton layouts, tooling specifications, and structural design while guiding employees, resolving production challenges, and driving continuous improvement. This position works collaboratively across departments to deliver high-quality folding carton products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
3–5 years of die cutting supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong technical knowledge of die cutting processes, tooling, carton layouts, and nicking patterns.
Understanding of structural design and pre-press functions, including sample room and die room operations.
Experience leading, training, and developing employees in a production environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and OSHA regulations preferred.
Food safety or AIB compliance experience preferred.
Experience with Bobst die cutters is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, train, and develop employees across the Die Cutting and Structural Design departments, providing direction and performance feedback.
Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, daily assignments, and department coverage to meet production requirements.
Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and continuous improvement; address safety, performance, and attendance concerns under company policies and the collective bargaining agreement.
Coordinate required safety training and communicate departmental goals, expectations, and performance metrics.
Oversee daily operations to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and productivity goals.
Review job layouts and specifications for potential production issues, including die specifications, rule heights, hand cuts, counters, and nicking patterns.
Provide final departmental quality approval and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
Monitor performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and support on-time delivery.
Participate in daily production planning and scheduled operations, safety, and labor-management meetings.
Coordinate with Production Planning, Pre-Press, Quality, Sales, and other manufacturing departments to resolve issues and maintain workflow.
Oversee preventive maintenance, maintenance logs, equipment repairs, and timely resolution of machine issues while managing costs within budget.
Manage die tooling orders and maintenance, and inventory of materials, machine parts, and supplies.
Ensure equipment, tooling, and departmental resources are maintained and available for production demands.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when troubleshooting equipment, tooling, or production challenges.
Ensure operations comply with company safety policies, standard operating procedures, quality requirements, and applicable regulations.
Promote safe work practices through communication, follow-up on safety observations, and employee accountability.
Support compliance with applicable food safety and manufacturing standards.