Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging•Clarksville, TN

45d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for various global brands. They are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage production activities, including planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet specifications, schedules, and quality standards. The role involves liaising with other departments, planning maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. This position focuses on leading and guiding the work of others, managing resources, and achieving operational and financial results. The supervisor will be responsible for people management actions such as hiring, training, and developing employees. The role involves directing entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees, coordinating resources, setting daily priorities, and troubleshooting operational problems. Decisions made in this role directly impact work unit operations, and interaction with peers and subordinates is primarily for information exchange. The role operates on a 2/2/3 schedule with 12-hour night shifts (6 pm-6 am) and requires availability for rotating weekend shifts. Responsibilities also include adhering to Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, reporting unsafe conditions, and participating in SQF-related investigations.

Requirements

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented

Responsibilities

Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards.
Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc., as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources.
Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.
Monitoring and achieving operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
Performing people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
Supervising entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production, craft, and clerical workers.
Coordinating resources and setting daily priorities for the team to ensure task completion and operational objectives are met.
Monitoring daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
Using judgment to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Applying operational business practices and coordinating with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
Directing operations of the department.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to the production of Safe Quality Foods.
Reporting to person of authority any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
Participating in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits, validation, and verification activities) as required.
Following all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).