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Manufacturing Supervisor
JOB SUMMARY:
Manufacturing Production manages or assists with managing 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of
others, and mobilizing resources.
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and 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.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in
business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad
technical expertise. 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, craft, 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.
• Directs operations of work units.
• Assignments are largely established in accordance with schedules and deliverables; work is
reviewed for accuracy and completeness.
• Decisions directly impact work unit operations.
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules.
• Interacts daily with subordinates or peers within similar or related functions primarily for the
purpose of presenting and exchanging information.
**Directions: Delete this section if a non-Safe Quality Foods (SQF) location.**
Safe Quality Food Responsibilities for all employees:
• Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures, related to production of
Safe Quality Foods.
• Report to person of authority to record any potentially unsafe conditions which may result in
unsafe foods or noncompliance to SQF related procedures.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions (from customer complaints, SQF audits,
validation, and verification activities) as required.
• Follow all procedures related to producing Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe SQF conditions or customer complaints to a person of authority
to record and/or correct the situation.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
Must Include this disclaimer in this section:
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or
without a reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other
duties to this position.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Tenacity
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented
Pay Range: $68,900.00 - $91,800.00
