Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Careers•Oak Creek, WI

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About The Position

Independence Corrugated, a subsidiary of Schwarz Partners and a corrugated manufacturing industry leader, is hiring a Production Supervisor for its 3rd shift in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The role leads production employees, supports employee development, monitors materials and schedules, and helps maintain safe, efficient plant operations. The supervisor also coordinates with maintenance and works with plant leadership and staff to improve processes and balance workloads.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing a team in a production or manufacturing environment.
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
Communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English.
Strong attention to safety and detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Previous corrugating experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee production employee performance and provide direct leadership and supervision during the shift.
Set a positive example for plant employees and provide mentoring and coaching to support employee development.
Monitor raw materials, inventories, and production schedules.
Maintain production employee shift coverage, including vacation management, and communicate required work schedules to employees.
Identify incidents, accidents, and near misses, and submit incident investigation forms.
Address corrective actions and ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and requirements.
Follow up on production activities and ensure employees follow product-specific SOPs.
Maintain clean and organized production, site, and office areas.
Guide employee performance and development through daily communication and annual performance evaluations.
Use progressive discipline as needed to enforce company policy.
Help on the production floor when needed and contribute to a safety-first work environment.
Coordinate with the maintenance department to ensure timely repairs and necessary preventive maintenance.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to plant processes and facilities in coordination with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager.
Work with other staff members to balance workloads and provide backup support.