We produce everything from the paper cup that may have held your coffee this morning, to the carton that contained your frozen meal last night, to the basket that held your beer or soda bottles last weekend. As one of the world's largest global producer of fiber-based consumer packaging, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.Is this something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you.A World of Difference. Made Possible.2nd Shift Thermoforming SupervisorJOB SUMMARY:The Production Supervisor role is responsible for safety, employee management and engagement, productivity, quality, and customer service on an assigned shift. This role directs and coordinates day-to-day shift activities by providing leadership and supervision in assigned departments (but may be assigned other duties). The Production Supervisor understands and aligns business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial, and operational objectives. The Production Supervisor shares an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International's good reputation in its relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies. Furthermore, the Production Supervisor acts consistently with GPI's core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following:In-line Thermoforming and/or extrusionTwin Screw extrusionMaterials include PET, RPET, PolyPro, PLA and CPLASet up and troubleshootingTooling experienceWork directly with and supervise a production team of approximately 30 employeesDirect and support activities and personnel compliance in developing a safe work environment and a fostering a culture of safe performanceAchieve productivity by establishing and communicating clear goals, providing requisite resources to the team, engaging the team, and setting appropriate priorities and monitoring progressAchieve desired level of engagement by providing leadership on the shift. Engagement includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable for performance and personal actionsAchieve quality and waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on equipment, following proper procedures, performing requisite inspections, and acting upon suggested improvementsAdminister, communicate, and interpret work procedures and company policiesPerform other duties, as assignedEDUCATION PREFERRED:* Bachelor's degree (Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Administration, or related field) strongly preferred; extensive work experience as a Production Supervisor within a manufacturing environment, required in lieu of degree.EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIRED:18 years or older, requiredMinimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing leadership role (Lead Operator, Group Leader, etc.)Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisor experience, strongly preferredDemonstrated decision making skills, being both timely and effectiveDemonstrated interpersonal skills, including motivation of team members and conflict resolutionDemonstrated knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline)Proficient computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office applications and QAD experienceDemonstrated ability to work independently, as well as within a team
