Manufacturing Supervisor (Clarksville, TN, US, 37040)

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Our Clarksville, Tennessee location is looking for a new Shift Supervisor. We are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, 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 programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Manufacturing Supervisor manages various production activities (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.) including: Planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. Liaising with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, etc. as input to developing production schedules and allocating labor/capital resources. Planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions. This position will work a 2/2/3 rotating 12 hour shift. 6pm-6am. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others and mobilizing resources. 
• Supervisors typically manage 15 or more direct reports.
• Monitor achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Coaches and address performance related issues following progressive discipline for safety, quality, performance, training and attendance.
• Supervises entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees such as production and clerical workers.
• Coordinates resources and sets daily priorities for the team to ensure task completion and operational objectives are met.
• Requires understanding and application of established procedures and full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
• Monitors daily operations of a unit or sub-unit.
• Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational 
  problems.
• Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related areas to 
  improve efficiency. 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing leadership role. 

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisor experience strongly preferred. 

Education/Knowledge: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred) OR extensive work experience in a Production Supervisory role, required in lieu of degree. 

Schedule Demands: 

• Typical Supervisor schedule consists of 12-hour day shift or 12-hour night shift – generally includes every other weekend off, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; including early mornings, nights, and/or off weekends. 

• This open position will be responsible for the 12-hour night shift

KEY COMPETENCIES: 

• Tenacity
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented
• Business acumen 
• Interpersonal skills

Pay Range: $68,900 - $90,000

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.