Packaging Corporation of America

Fabricating Superintendent

Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 7+ years in corrugated manufacturing industry.
  • 5+ years in a supervisory role in corrugated manufacturing.
  • Experienced in coaching, training, and performance development.
  • Strong knowledge of corrugated manufacturing machinery and safety practices.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily/weekly production schedules with the Production Manager.
  • Ensure a clean, safe work environment and enforce safety protocols.
  • Oversee maintenance department operations including predictive maintenance.
  • Identify staffing needs and manage recruitment and training.
  • Conduct employee training on safety, equipment protocols, and production standards.
  • Analyze production performance and recommend improvements.
  • Direct production planning activities, including inventory management.

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation per year, pro-rated in the first year.
  • Eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage within the first 30 days.
  • Automatic enrollment in life, AD&D, and disability coverage upon hire.
  • Participation in a 401k plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Paid holidays throughout the year.
Full Job Description
Under the general direction of the Production Manager, the Production Superintendent provides general supervision for production, shipping, and other related functions as assigned. The Production Superintendent administers established policies and procedures to achieve maximum plant effectiveness ad to relieve the Production Manager of operating detail. The Production Superintendent is responsible for effectively leading a production team in the efficient and safe production of corrugated products. As a member of the plant management team, the Production Superintendent is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall plant performance and profitability. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Coordinate activity with the production manager to plan and manage daily and weekly schedules to meet production goals, prioritize work orders, maintain quality requirements, and assure an even flow of work through all the departments with to increase up-time and minimize unscheduled downtime. Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees. Assist the Production Manager in enforce health, safety, environmental, quality, and continual improvement standards as set by the corporation and by local, state, and federal regulations. Oversee the daily operations of the maintenance department including predictive and preventative maintenance, planned shutdowns, and clean-up and installation of new equipment. Identify staffing needs, hire competent individuals, conduct employee trainings, oversee employee performance, and manage any disciplinary or termination situations. Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis. Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish and execute goals. Direct and coordinate all production planning activities including production scheduling and processing, managing inventory, product delivery, and trimming the corrugator to minimizing waste. Ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programs are accomplished and repairs are completed on a timely basis so that productions and profitability objectives are met. Conduct plant production meetings. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree. 7+ years' of previous experience in corrugated manufacturing industry. 5+ years' previous experience in a supervisory capacity at a corrugated manufacturing facility. Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution. Established knowledge of corrugated and packaging manufacturing machinery, concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices. Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software as well as experience with manufacturing systems including shop floor software. Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or electrical engineering. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information. Strong listening, evaluating, and problem solving skills. Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests. Strong analytical, mechanical and mathematical skills with the ability to see and establish patterns. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 33 Starting salary range for position: $96,000 - $144,00033 Bonus: Annual - Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance.33 Paid Vacation: Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. 33 Paid Holidays.33 Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.33 Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions33 Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

About Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is the fourth largest producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the United States. Our focus on a single line of business not only differentiates us from our major competitors, but also helps us achieve levels of operational excellence that are highly respected within the industry. A leader in integration, PCA converts approximately 83% of the containerboard it produces into finished corrugated containers for a broad base of both local and national accounts. With 2012 net sales at a record $2.8 billion and 8,600 employees, PCA produced 2.6 million tons of containerboard and shipped 34.7 billion square feet of corrugated products

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Learn more about Packaging Corporation of America
Size
15,200 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$461.1 million
Founded
1959
5 Year Trend
+6%
Revenue
$6.6 billion
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