Converting Supervisor

International Paper•Garden City, KS

9d•$69,500 - $92,600•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the manufacturing processes and exceeding department goals through strong leadership and direction. Interfaces with senior plant leadership to communicate production goals on a continuous basis. Lead safety training, complete accident investigations, manage work schedules, counsel and coach employees to exceed team goals, and implement corrective actions to address problems. Must be willing to work 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; BA/BS degree preferred or working toward degree achievement.
Minimum 2 years of experience in manufacturing supervision required.
Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.
Familiar with basic computer applications and the ability to learn additional business-related systems.
Excels in the direction of others.
Demonstrates functional/technical skills of a first-level team leader.
Possesses strong integrity and trust characteristics.
Adept at priority setting.
Demonstrates timely decision making.
Capable of managing and measuring work for continuous improvement.
Knowledgeable in process management.
Strong action-oriented tendencies.
Demonstrates approachability and high degree of perseverance.
Drives for results and strong safety advocate.
Knowledgeable in total quality management concept.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree preferred or working toward degree achievement.
Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.

Responsibilities

manufacturing processes
exceeding department goals through strong leadership and direction
Interfaces with senior plant leadership to communicate production goals on a continuous basis
Lead safety training
complete accident investigations
manage work schedules
counsel and coach employees to exceed team goals
implement corrective actions to address problems