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 equivalent required
  • Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is preferred
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing Supervisory or Manager role required
  • Two years of supervisory experience preferred
  • Action-oriented approach and strong customer focus
  • Demonstrated integrity, trust, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Directly supervise a shift of hourly employees, ensuring safety and quality standards are met
  • Monitor and evaluate employee performance, providing training, direction, and necessary discipline
  • Lead and motivate staff to achieve efficient production while maintaining a safe work environment
  • Effectively communicate operational details to crew members and other stakeholders
  • Promote compliance with safety and quality programs throughout the organization
  • Work primarily on night shifts as assigned
  • Perform additional duties as required

Benefits

  • Eligible for variable pay and annual incentive plan participation
  • Full-time salaried position
  • Opportunity for professional development in a manufacturing environment
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title:

Production Supervisor

Pay Rate:

$69,500-92,600 (PL9)

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:

Waterloo, IA

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.
  • Primarily night shift
  • Other duties as required.


The Skills You Will Bring:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is preferred
  • Prior experience in manufacturing, Supervisory or Manager role required.
  • Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
  • Action oriented
  • Customer Focused
  • Developing Direct Reports
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Managerial Courage
  • Organizational Skills
  • Business Acumen
  • Communications

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