Manufacturing Supervisor - 3rd Shift (10 PM to 6 AM)

Graphic Packaging Careers•Wayne, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for global brands in the food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care, and pet product industries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company employs over 25,000 people across more than 130 locations worldwide. GPI is committed to environmental responsibility, workplace diversity, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. This role is for a Manufacturing Supervisor on the 3rd Shift (10 PM to 6 AM), with initial training on 1st and 2nd shifts. The position offers opportunities for career advancement through on-the-job training and job progression within the Printing & Packaging industry.

Requirements

2-4 years of relative experience in a supervisor role.
Manufacturing experience required.
Excellent attendance.
Ability to work independently.
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in related field and/or equivalent experience in a converting facility is required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
SAP, MS Office and database programs experience.
Requires use of all general office equipment (e.g. fax, copier, telephone, etc.).
Must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally, including early mornings, nights, and/or weekends.
Must be willing to work a rotating shift, as business needs dictate.
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak and have agility on a continuous basis.
Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
Use of various hand and electrical tools and equipment.
Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises.
PPE required: Steel-toed/safety footwear, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Cut resistant Safety Gloves, Hair Net, Beard Net.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating hand jacks, electric pallet jacks and forklifts and clamp trucks a plus.
Experience and knowledge of roll stock cutting machines, printing presses, die cutting machines, and straight-line gluers is preferred.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates day-to-day shift activities, providing leadership and supervision to subordinates.
Serves as the link between direct reports and middle/upper management.
Aligns business operations and department objectives to exceed customer expectations and meet company goals.
Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
Utilizes knowledge of production processes, machine capabilities, and human resource requirements.
Makes decisions on job assignments and work priorities.
Reviews production and operating reports, resolving operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to minimize costs and prevent delays.
Ensures equipment condition and department housekeeping standards are met.
Researches, compiles, and prepares reports for management, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Works with employees to maintain a safe work environment and encourages safe work practices.
Ensures product quality and production efficiencies meet or exceed established standards.
Examines procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Supervises and coordinates activities of support resources (quality, maintenance, shipping, receiving, technical trainers).
Observes subordinates to ensure compliance with safety, quality, and productivity standards.
Verifies completeness and accuracy of subordinates’ work, computations, and records.
Participates in subordinates' work to facilitate productivity or overcome challenges.
Instructs subordinates in job duties or arranges for training.
Facilitates team meetings and works with team members to develop their full potential.
Initiates and conducts personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll.
Evaluates subordinate job performance and recommends appropriate personnel action.
Administers, communicates, and interprets work procedures and company policies.
Provides guidance to subordinates in handling difficult problems and resolving grievances.
Protects and strengthens Graphic Packaging International’s reputation and acts consistently with core values.