Production Supervisor

International Paper Company

$69K — $92K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED required
  • Experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred
  • Two years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong action-oriented approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to instill trust and develop talent
  • Organizational savvy to navigate complex environments

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and lead one assigned shift of hourly employees
  • Train, plan, assign, and direct work for production
  • Evaluate employee performance and implement rewards/discipline
  • Promote safety, quality production, and teamwork
  • Communicate operational information effectively at all levels
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality programs

Benefits

  • Health, welfare, and retirement plans including Medical and Dental
  • 401(k) with company-funded retirement contributions
  • Paid Time Off and flexible spending accounts
  • Education and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Voluntary benefits such as home, auto, vision, and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description

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. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP's annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Cedar Rapids Box Plant

950 Shaver Road NE

Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

The Job You Will Perform:
  • Direct supervisor to one assigned shift of hourly employees. Responsible for supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.
  • 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.
  • Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel and outside customers and vendors.
  • Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.


The Skills You Will Bring:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.
  • Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Action Oriented
  • Business Insight Communicates Effectively
  • Courage
  • Customer Focus
  • Develops Talent
  • Instills Trust
  • Organizational Savvy


The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

The Career You Will Build:
Leadership training, promotional opportunities

The Impact You Will Make:
We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 125 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. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

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