Plant Superintendent

Veritiv•Sycamore, IL

About The Position

The Plant Superintendent oversees production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing that meets quality standards. The role works closely with site leadership and cross-functional teams to set production priorities, manage schedules, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety, company policy, and quality requirements. The position has authority to identify and resolve product, process, and quality nonconformities in support of operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The job operates in a production and office environment.

Requirements

1–2 years of supervisory or management experience, including 1–2 years in the packaging industry.
3–5 years of related experience and successful supervisory or management experience.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduling instructions in environments with limited standardization.
Basic understanding of manufacturing, design, scheduling, and technical aspects of packaging.
Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
Strong planning and organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Shipping or trucking experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and adjust production operations with Production Supervisors, the Site Manager, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality teams, establishing priorities, schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments while optimizing costs, resources, equipment, and workforce utilization.
Monitor production performance and adjust schedules and priorities in response to equipment failures, operational disruptions, and changing business needs.
Maintain accurate production records and ensure adherence to company policies, safety regulations, and quality system requirements.
Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of product, process, and quality nonconformities through corrective actions and control of nonconforming product.
Motivate and develop direct reports and assess new talent.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
Health savings account.
Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
401(k).
Paid time off.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Other fringe benefits.
Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.