Shift Supervisor

Mondi AG•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world by developing and producing products that are sustainable by design. Sustainability is at the heart of our strategy and intrinsic to the way we do business, enabling us to offer a broad range of innovative solutions for consumer and industrial end-use applications. We are a truly global team, with 24,000 people working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries, united by our common purpose. Join us at Mondi, where we strive to make a positive impact through responsible business practices and continuous innovation in packaging and paper solutions. The Shift Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day manufacturing operations at our Salt Lake City plant to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. This role provides direct leadership to hourly employees on shift and works closely with the Manufacturing Managers to maintain production efficiency, control labor costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The Shift Supervisor ensures compliance with operational standards, safety regulations, quality requirements, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent applicable work-related experience
3–5 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, with floor supervision and/or maintenance experience required
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods preferred
Mechanical aptitude for problem solving
Industrial safety training preferred
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and resolve operational challenges
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs and lead others through change
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to train on complex topics clearly and concisely
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization
Broad understanding of business operations, performance metrics, and customer value
Self-confident with the ability to respond constructively to challenges

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methods preferred
Industrial safety training preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise employees in day-to-day operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity
Maintain and improve production output by effectively planning and adjusting manpower, materials, and machine resources to meet daily production and cost targets
Ensure compliance with established run speeds and setup times, verifying accuracy on orders and monitoring hourly
Investigate personnel, process, and equipment performance shortfalls; identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Provide support for on-the-job assignments and continuous improvement initiatives
Clearly communicate expectations to employees on shift
Review quality checklists every hour
Maintain all required logs and reporting documents and adhere to all safety regulations, procedures, and policies, including Safety Scorecards
Complete reclaim activities generated during the assigned shift
Communicate effectively through “WhatsApp,” to include a recap of shift production by machine and issues impacting production requirements
Train, motivate, and mentor both new and existing employees
Conduct performance evaluations for new hires and trainees
Enforce company policies, quality procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), addressing non-compliance on the shift it occurs and documenting issues as required
Understand and enforce the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Hold employees accountable for performance standards by coaching in real time, addressing shortfalls constructively, and documenting issues when necessary
Monitor report-offs and fill vacancies according to contract guidelines
Review, update, and approve shift timesheets daily and meet payroll deadlines
Participate in mandatory meetings