Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Production Supervisors are responsible for providing direct leadership and oversight to hourly employees engaged in all phases of the manufacturing process. This position is accountable for maintaining a safe, productive, and engaged work environment while achieving plant objectives related to safety, quality, productivity, customer service, housekeeping, inventory, labor utilization, and continuous improvement. This is a day shift position with hours of 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership, coaching, and accountability for shift employees while fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for employee performance management, including training, development, performance feedback, recognition, corrective action, and recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary actions in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Serves as the primary leader for the shift and is accountable for achieving safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, inventory, and labor performance objectives.
• Resolves production, quality, and employee-related issues that arise during the shift and ensures timely and effective follow-up.
• Promotes employee engagement through effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and consistent application of company standards and expectations.
• Utilizes operational data, key performance indicators, and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and implement actions that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, customer service, and employee development.
• Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and works collaboratively with employees and support departments to achieve plant goals.
• Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership behaviors consistent with Graham Packaging's values and expectations for supervisory personnel.
• Builds trust and credibility with employees through respectful communication, consistent application of policies, professional conduct, and effective leadership practices.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all established safety, quality, GMP, environmental, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Accountable for providing accurate shift documentation, communication, and status updates regarding production performance, employee issues, safety concerns, quality matters, and operational activities.
• Attends all production and safety meetings and conducts shift meetings as required.
• Reviews and authorizes time records for employees on the shift.
• Manages temporary staffing assignments to achieve production and labor objectives.
• Manages machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommends or directs necessary personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes to achieve those goals.
• Assists the Production, Operations, or Plant Manager in reviewing shift operations and making recommendations related to staffing, equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Supports inventory activities and other operational requirements as assigned.
• May be required to travel up to 25%.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience managing production, safety, quality, staffing, and performance metrics preferred.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies preferred.
• Experience with employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and team development strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to analyze operational data and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive decision-making and improve results.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Maintains regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Communicates effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and all levels of the organization.
• Builds positive working relationships through respectful communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Promotes employee engagement through coaching, feedback, recognition, and development.
• Effectively manages competing priorities and performs well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Works independently while maintaining alignment with plant and company objectives.
• Maintains a commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work additional hours, weekends, holidays, or alternate schedules as business needs require.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company's 401K Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.