Die Cutting Supervisor (Folding Carton Industry)

Sheboygan Paper Box Company•Sheboygan, WI

10d

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 quality, safety, productivity, and delivery performance. 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. The position works collaboratively across departments to deliver high-quality folding carton products.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
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.
Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
Food safety or AIB compliance experience.
Experience with Bobst die cutters.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, train, and develop employees across the Die Cutting and Structural Design departments, providing direction and performance feedback.
Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and daily work assignments to meet production needs and maintain appropriate department coverage.
Promote teamwork, communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Address safety, performance, and attendance concerns in accordance with 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.
Maintain final departmental quality approval responsibilities and ensure compliance with Quality Assurance procedures.
Monitor departmental 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 schedules, maintenance logs, equipment repairs, and resolution of machine issues while managing costs within budget.
Manage die tooling orders and maintenance, and inventory of materials, machine parts, and supplies for both departments.
Ensure equipment, tooling, and departmental resources are maintained and available to meet production demands.
Provide technical guidance and hands-on support when employees troubleshoot 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.