Production Supervisor

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

People Customers Trust

At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Hexacomb, a division within PCA, is the leading paper-based honeycomb packaging solution. Its unique engineering makes it especially strong and durable, with cushioning and rigidity to provide superior protection.

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way.

As a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers. PCA operates corrugated facilities throughout the country and has seven Hexacomb manufacturing plants in the United States.

Benefits:11 paid holidays. Competitive medical, dental, vision, EAP, and 401k. Join our small light industrial team with average tenure of 7 years in our clean warehouse right off 167 and highway 18.

Hours: 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday, occasional partial Fridays

Principle Accountabilities:

Coordinate activity with the Plant Manager and Planner to manage daily schedules to meet production goals, expedites, and quality standards. Simultaneously maintaining an even flow through the departments with a focus on increasing uptime. Approve time records, communicates and implements company policy. Engages in employee development activities, makes recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action. Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.

This role is hands-on and primarily based on the production floor, with a focus on actively supporting and maintaining daily workflow, addressing real-time issues, and ensuring smoot day-to-day operations. Desk work is limited and generally supports your responsibilities on the floor.

Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish and execute goals. Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions.

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in a leadership capacity in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree
• Six Sigma
• OSHA Safety courses

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Own the shift, oversee training, quality, safety, and hitting key performance metrics. Manage labor and move personnel where needed. Ensure team is cross trained and work with HR to identify and fill open positions
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, and requests for information.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests
• Identify areas for continuous improvement
• Willingness to learn manufacturing processes
• Willingness to learn internal production software
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and all other protected classes

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.