Production Supervisor- Night shift

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

Site Location: 3737 Dan Morton Dr, Dallas, TX

PCA has an exciting production leadership opportunity at our New State of the Art Corrugated box Manufacturing facility in the heart of Dallas. We are seeking a seasoned Production Supervisor to lead a team of hourly colleagues to safely and efficiently produce corrugated boxes on our brand-new state-of-the-art BGM/Corrugated Converting Machine. You must have experience as a Supervisor in a Corrugated manufacturing facility, preferably leading a team on a Corrugated Converting machine.

Under the general direction of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor provides general supervision for production, shipping, and other related functions as assigned. The Production Supervisor administers established policies and procedures to achieve maximum plant effectiveness. As a member of the plant management team, the Production Supervisor is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall machine performance and profitability for your designated machine center.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Coordinate activity with the production manager to plan and manage daily and weekly schedules to meet production goals, prioritize work orders, maintain quality requirements while minimizing unscheduled downtime.

Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.

Assist the Production Manager in the enforcement of health, safety, environmental, quality, and continual improvement standards as set by the corporation and by local, state, and federal regulations.

Identify staffing needs, hire competent individuals, conduct employee trainings, oversee employee performance, and manage any disciplinary or termination situations.

Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis.

Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish and execute goals.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent of 7+ years' of previous experience in corrugated manufacturing industry.

3-5+ years' previous experience in a supervisory capacity at a corrugated manufacturing facility.

Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.

Established knowledge of corrugated and packaging manufacturing machinery, concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices.

Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software as well as experience with manufacturing systems including shop floor software.

Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or electrical engineering.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.

Strong listening, evaluating, and problem solving skills. Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.

Strong analytical, mechanical and mathematical skills with the ability to see and establish patterns.

Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

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

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