Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Independence Corrugated•Oak Creek, WI

21d•Onsite

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 supervisor leads production employees on the shift, supports employee development, and helps ensure safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations. The role works closely with the Plant Manager, Operations Manager, maintenance, and other staff members, and may assist on the production floor when needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing a team in a production or manufacturing environment.
Excellent supervisory and leadership skills in an organic 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

Be responsible for production employee performance and provide direct leadership and supervision to shift employees, setting an example for plant employees.
Mentor and coach employees to support their development.
Monitor and manage raw materials, inventories, and production schedules.
Maintain production employee shift coverage schedules, manage vacation coverage, and communicate required work schedules to employees.
Identify incidents, accidents, and near misses, submit incident investigation forms, and address identified corrective actions.
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 to keep the plant operational.
Evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to plant processes and facilities in collaboration with the Plant Manager and Operations Manager.
Work with other staff members to balance workloads and provide backup support.