Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging•Lancaster, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Graphic Packaging International is a leading manufacturer of paperboard and paper-based packaging for major brands across various industries. We are seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage and oversee production activities, ensuring adherence to specifications, schedules, and quality standards. This role involves planning, directing, and monitoring production, liaising with other departments, and managing production line maintenance. The supervisor will lead a team, achieve operational and financial results, and handle people management actions such as hiring, training, and development. This position requires a strong understanding of operational procedures, troubleshooting skills, and the ability to improve efficiency. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities related to Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including following plant rules, reporting unsafe conditions, and participating in corrective actions.

Requirements

BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
Ability 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.
Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving day-to-day technical and operational problems.
Applying operational business practices and coordinating with other closely related areas to improve efficiency.
Directing operations of work units.
Following all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of Safe Quality Foods.
Reporting to person of authority to record 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).
Reporting any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority to record and/or correct the situation.