Production Supervisor

Peachtree Packaging & Display • Lawrenceville, GA

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. This role leads and supports a team of hourly employees and is accountable for safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, and employee engagement to ensure operational goals are met across Peachtree Packaging facilities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive supervisory in a manufacturing/distribution environment is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and self-driven skills.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Results-oriented leadership style.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently.
• Strong safety and quality mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, train, and develop hourly teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset (Lean/5S preferred).
• Ability to interpret KPIs and use data to drive daily performance and corrective actions.
• Perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions.
• Proficient with computer software to enter and use information in company systems.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude through prior work experience.
• Use rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other inspection equipment.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed; significant overtime may be required during busy periods.
• Support other areas as needed to maintain a team approach.
• Work authorization: United States (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the corrugated industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Spend 90% of time on the production floor.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and workflow.
• Review production schedules and backlog to plan labor and drive on-time completion.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify root causes of nonconformance and operating issues; implement corrective actions.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members to meet department objectives.
• Partner with Human Resources to support hiring, employee relations, and policy compliance.
• Create and maintain training and cross-training plans; train employees on machine operations as needed.
• Develop, update, train on, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for production operations.
• Establish, track, and communicate KPIs; evaluate performance and drive daily accountability.
• Coordinate with Maintenance/Engineering on equipment installations, troubleshooting, and upkeep.
• Communicate shift goals, tasks, and priorities; contribute to regular shift meetings with plant leadership.
• Complete required reports and records, including daily production logs, timecard approvals, and daily report submission.
• Promote and enforce safety and quality standards, including OSHA compliance, LOTO, and company programs.
• Manage labor and material resources to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency targets.
• Ensure safe operation of production areas and that employees are trained on required safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure daily adherence to company standards, values, and customer commitments.
• Participate in Food Safety initiatives and meetings.
• Perform other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident, and critical illness insurance plans.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Quarterly bonus programs.
• FSA plans.
• 401k (100% match up to 3% and 50% match on next 3% & vested at 90 days!) plan.
• Employer-paid basic life & long-term disability insurance
• Medical, dental, & vision (employer pays 60% of premiums for employees & legal dependents)
• Supplemental life, short-term disability, accident & critical illness insurance plans also available
• FSA (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401k (100% match up to 3% and 50% match on next 3% for a maximum contribution of 4.5% per year & fully vested at 90 days of employment)
• Paid holidays & paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED