Converting Superintendent

International Paper•Dover, DE

6d•$82,500 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for process management in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement in the production department, while supervising employees in the daily routine of producing quality corrugated products in a safe and efficient manner. Champions EHS initiatives and programs; is committed to a safe work environment and ensures that all IP safety and health reliable methods and federal and state OSHA requirements are in place and followed. Manages employees in the daily production of corrugated products, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting teamwork; resolving conflicts. Maintain daily plant housekeeping standards by assuring the use of established procedures. Maintain high levels of product and service quality in the corrugating, finishing and shipping departments through actively assisting in the development, implementation, use, auditing, and improvement of standard reliable methods and procedures. Stay abreast of people needs and issues in the plant and assure effective resolution of identified issues and needs. Establish high morale within your department by showing fairness, consistency, and an interest in employee problems. Maintain confidentiality. Ensure compliance of all quality checks; coordinate upkeep of machinery with Maintenance team to minimize downtime; assist in troubleshooting machine problems. Oversee training employees, planning and assigning work. Provide for regular and overtime scheduling. Utilize employee involvement and empowerment principles to create teamwork and optimize utilization of resources. Responsible for inventory control and monitoring of stock levels, as well as securing vendors as needed.

Requirements

Five plus years of supervisory experience in corrugated manufacturing preferred.
Bachelors degree preferred.
Action oriented
Builds Effective Teams
Career ambition
Courage
Directs Work
Drives Engagement
Drives Results
Functional/technical skills
Interpersonal savvy
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Plans and Aligns
Resourcefulness
Strategic Mindset
Strong mechanical and technical knowledge

Responsibilities

Process management in safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Supervising employees in the daily production of quality corrugated products.
Championing EHS initiatives and programs, ensuring a safe work environment and compliance with safety regulations.
Managing employees including training, planning, assigning work, performance evaluation, rewarding/disciplining, teamwork, and conflict resolution.
Maintaining plant housekeeping standards.
Ensuring high product and service quality through standard methods and procedures.
Addressing employee needs and issues within the plant.
Establishing high morale through fairness, consistency, and employee support.
Ensuring quality check compliance and coordinating machinery upkeep with Maintenance.
Overseeing employee training and work assignments.
Managing regular and overtime scheduling.
Utilizing employee involvement for teamwork and resource optimization.
Responsible for inventory control, stock level monitoring, and vendor management.