Converting Supervisor

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Position Title:

Production Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$69,500 - $92,600

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Carol Stream, IL

The Job You Will Perform:

Leads and directs daily activities of the converting department, including productivity, quality, and service in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring customer requirements and organization goals are achieved.

Responsibilities 

• Ensures all work is performed in a safe, clean, productive environment. Promotes safety and housekeeping by following established safety rules and procedures.

• Enforcing product safety policies as well as reviewing and approving product safety records.
• Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board, to include training; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production, and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude, and performance to work efficiently and effectively while ensuring a safe work environment and a quality product.  
• Improve and maintain department performance according to set objectives and established goals including safety, quality, waste reduction, housekeeping and productivity.
• Review machine line-up and overall operations with outgoing supervisor at shift change; ensure compliance on quality checks; coordinate upkeep of machinery with Maintenance team to minimize downtime; and assist in troubleshooting machine problems
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, supervisors, plant management, office personnel, customers, and vendors.  
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and other programs and initiatives within the organization.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum of two years supervisory experience required. 
• Knowledge of corrugated and finishing manufacturing processes.
• Strong participative leadership skills; effective planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills; proven supervisory skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and facilitate effective meetings. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and computer skills.
• Must exhibit a high regard for safe use and condition of equipment. 
• Action – oriented                    
• Customer Focused
• Developing Direct Reports
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Organizational Skills
• Business Acumen
• Communications

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP. 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.