Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging Careers•Visalia, KY

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is seeking an experienced, hands-on Shift Supervisor to lead production operations on 3rd shift (12am - 8am) in a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing a team of approximately 50 employees during your designated shift, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and team development are at the forefront of operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop frontline employees.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage conflict and build team cohesion.
Comfortable working in a 24/7 production facility, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Work a rotating weekend shift (12-hr shifts both Saturday and Sunday)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with problem-solving tools such as TCC (Trouble Cause Correction), Lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise daily operations for your assigned shift, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are consistently met.
Establish clear expectations for performance and hold team members accountable to meet established targets.
Coordinate all shift activities including planning, staffing, production scheduling, and equipment troubleshooting.
Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, including daily crew meetings, 1-on-1 performance discussions, and cross-shift handoffs.
Monitor equipment and enforce proper maintenance and housekeeping standards to minimize downtime.
Interpret and apply company policies and procedures, handling employee relations, corrective actions, and performance reviews.
Analyze production and operating data, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Use Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, or similar continuous improvement tools to support process and safety improvements.
Champion a positive team environment that reflects Graphic Packaging’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.