Production Supervisor

Overview Production / Manufacturing Supervisor Swing Shift Location:New Paltz, NYPay: Annual Salary of $72,000 to $86,000 depending on experience Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday Available Shifts: The Swing Shift Supervisor will work a shift that overlaps our 1st Shift 7am to 3:30pm and 2nd Shift 3:30pm to 12am Viking is all about innovative solutions, but it’s our people who make the real difference. We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead our Swing Shift team. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for safety, quality, productivity, employee development, and meeting production goals. The Supervisor will also partner closely with the Manager of Operational Excellence to improve efficiency and implement Lean manufacturing practices. Responsibilities What You'll Do Lead, coach, and develop a team of 30+ production employees. Establish and maintain a safe working environment, ensuring all employees follow safety policies. Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and schedule expectations. Monitor production metrics including efficiency, downtime, waste, and quality. Partner with Operational Excellence on Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Train employees and address attendance, performance, and safety issues. Work with Customer Service, Quality, Maintenance and other departments to resolve production issues. Communicate shift priorities and results to management and other shifts. Qualifications What We're Looking For A hands-on manufacturing leader who can run a successful shift while helping us continuously improve how we work . The ideal candidate is comfortable leading people, using data to solve problems, and finding ways to make our processes safer, more efficient, and more productive. 3+ years of experience leading a manufacturing team. 5+ years of manufacturing experience. Proven experience coaching and developing employees. Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or continuous improvement. Strong understanding of production efficiency, waste reduction, and performance metrics. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. High school diploma or GED required; additional technical or business education preferred. Lean Six Sigma certification is a plus. Corrugated or packaging manufacturing experience is preferred. Pay & Benefits We invest in our employees and offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Annual Salary of $72,000 to $86,000 depending on experience Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Company-sponsored Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) with company match Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Semiannual Profit Sharing Paid training and professional development through the Council of Industry Company Profile Viking Packaging has specialized in the manufacturing of corrugated packaging and providing logistical solutions to its clients, for the past 53 years. Viking is a 3rd generation family run business that continues to experience growth and improvement. Viking now serves a wide range of industries by delivering a high-quality product because they know packaging is fundamental to the operation of their customers. Join Viking Packaging and be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence in the packaging industry. We are well positioned with building expansion, new equipment, and experienced support staff to support sales growth. If you have the skills, experience, and drive, we'd love to hear from you. Viking Packaging is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status. We are dedicated to providing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io Company Website #J-18808-Ljbffr