Converting Supervisor

International Paper • Garden City, KS

5d • $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.
• 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

• Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety training
• Complete accident investigations
• Manage work schedules
• Counsel and coach employees to exceed team goals
• Implement corrective actions to address problems
• Interfaces with senior plant leadership to communicate production goals on a continuous basis.

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees