SUPVR-FABRICATING

Packaging Corporation of America • Woodway, TX

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About The Position

The Fabricating Supervisor oversees machines and personnel involved in finishing activities, including folding, gluing, waxing, stripping, and bundling. The supervisor manages activities on the assigned shift efficiently and safely, coordinating production, employees, equipment, and quality requirements to support an even flow of work and minimize unscheduled downtime.

The role includes scheduling and overseeing production work, supporting employee development, maintaining a safe work environment, training employees, and identifying opportunities to improve fabricating processes and equipment. The supervisor also verifies job quality and investigates customer complaints related to finishing quality.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of corrugated manufacturing experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Working knowledge of standard corrugated and packaging manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures, including continuous improvement processes and safety practices.
• Knowledge of machinery, methods, and procedures in the department under supervision.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems, including shop floor software.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Strong interpersonal skills to lead and communicate effectively with production teams and management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects or requests concurrently.
• Solid analytical and mechanical ability.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience as a team member or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

Nice To Haves

• Some college or manufacturing training.
• Previous supervisory experience with training, team building, performance development, and conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Production Manager and Shift Supervisor to plan and manage shift work orders, meet quality requirements, maintain workflow through the fabrication department, increase uptime, and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, directly oversee employees, approve time records, and communicate and implement company policy.
• Engage in employee development and recommend employee hiring, promotion, and disciplinary action.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and injury-free work environment by ensuring employees understand and follow health and safety procedures.
• Train employees on equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure departmental operations are completed within continuous improvement policy guidelines.
• Supervise efficient equipment operation and inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect or prevent malfunctions.
• Analyze fabricating performance, identify opportunities, recommend process and equipment improvements, establish goals, and execute strategy.
• Participate in production meetings and provide updates as needed.
• Verify job quality and investigate customer complaints regarding finishing quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED