Production Supervisor - Converting

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Converting Production Supervisor for our Modesto, CA corrugated box plant. The Production Supervisor will utilize leadership, operations experience, and communication to identify and convert change improvement opportunities related to people, process, and systems. The ideal candidate will demonstrate safety as a value and lead a crew of employees to exceed production expectations for the shift. This position will support the Converting line operating on 3rd shift, Monday 10:30pm – 7:00 am, and Tuesday-Friday 11:pm- 7:00am. Our Team Georgia-Pacific is one of the nation’s leading corrugated box manufacturers. Understanding customer needs and providing creative and custom solutions makes Georgia-Pacific much more than a typical corrugated packaging supplier and partner. The team at Modesto specializes in the bulk box making process with both converting and corrugator assets, where they support the self-actualization of their employees. This position provides opportunities for promotion both in Modesto as well as many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team! Responsibilities Lead an operating team in full compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards — model and reinforce safety as a core value. Apply Principle Based Management (PBM®) principles to cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. Drive safety excellence by engaging employees to proactively identify hazards, implement mitigation strategies, and investigate incidents to prevent recurrence. Coach, train, and develop hourly production personnel in safety practices, standard operating procedures, quality expectations, and productivity improvement. Plan, assign, and direct daily work for all hourly production employees on the shift; provide performance feedback and hold employees accountable when necessary. Identify and convert improvement opportunities related to people, process, and systems — lead problem‑solving efforts to reduce waste, increase throughput, and enhance product quality. Ensure best practices at machine centers to minimize waste and maximize first‑pass quality. Coordinate with maintenance, quality, shipping, and other departments to resolve production issues, maintain schedule adherence, and ensure on‑time delivery. Maintain accurate production and quality records, meet key performance indicators (KPIs), and communicate shift results and issues to plant leadership. Support onboarding and cross‑training to build flexible, resilient teams. Qualifications Minimum one (1) year supervising employees in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or military environment. Experience working in corrugated packaging, manufacturing, or converting operations. Demonstrated experience coaching, developing, and motivating a team. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally. Commitment to safety, integrity, and the respectful treatment of colleagues. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher (preferred). Prior experience leading continuous improvement initiatives. Familiarity with corrugated converting equipment and production metrics. For this role, we anticipate paying $95,000 - $105,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. The compensation range is an estimate; the actual amount may vary based on the candidate’s experience and location. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADA, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. #J-18808-Ljbffr