OPPORTUNITY:  We are an Extrusion coating manufacturing operation seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Prosperity, South Carolina team. 

MISSION:  The production supervisor oversees manufacturing processes, coordinates and supervises hourly production, warehouse and maintenance personnel to meet/exceed the company’s key performance indicators (Safety, Quality and Productivity).  This includes, but not limited to managing equipment to produce product that meets or exceeds our customer’s expectations, safety, equipment, production and quality, continuous improvement, development and management of its human resources.    

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitate day to day activities of the team.
• Directly supervise 15-18 team members and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws to include: training employees, planning, assigning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding/disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Serve as a direct link between teams and plant management.
• Works with team members to help them reach their full potential.
• Weekly start up and/or shut down of equipment.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of production orders.
• Establish or adjusts work procedure to meet production schedules.
• Challenge speed limiting factors of the machine and team.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Prepare and distributes daily shift performance reports.
• Ensures that Safety/Housekeeping procedures and acceptable work practices are being followed throughout the shift.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Actively involves department manager, maintenance and other personnel in solving machine issues and/or breaks.
• Integral partner for Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to support safety policies, procedures and corrective actions for the team.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3-5 years of progressive production supervision.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Effective strategic planning, problem solving, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office Software.
• Strong business acumen and operations based financial analysis skills.
• Exhibit proven ability to self-manage in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Demonstrated technical and problem solving skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 20lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office, hand and electrical tools or equipment,
• Work in areas of fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to work quarterly rotating shifts.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Integrity and Trust
• Action Oriented
• Drive for Results
• Learning Agility
• Organizational Agility
• Process Management
• Motivating Others
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Managing though Systems

EDUCATION:

• A or B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering preferred or combination of formal technical education and 3-5 years of work history in lieu of B.A or B.S required.
• Supervisory experience preferred, preferably within the pulp and paper or extrusion industry.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS:

PROSPERITY FACILITY CURRENTLY OPERATES THE FOLLOWING SUPERVISOR SCHEDULE:

Will work five days per week but may work additional days as business needs dictate.  Must be able to work Monday and/or Friday 7am to 4pm and Tuesday-Thursday from 7 to 7 (currently operating 2 - 12 hour shifts).  Monday/Friday’s are dependent on business needs; may possibly need to work 7-7.

Required Skills Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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 EEO is the Law Poster.

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! 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 care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference. With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader 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. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com. Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

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 EEO is the Law Poster.