Graphic Packaging International is hiring: Manufacturing Supervisor in Vancouver

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce packaging solutions for leading brands worldwide. We are a large and diverse manufacturer committed to workplace excellence and environmental responsibility.

Job Summary

Manufacturing Production Supervisor will assist with managing various production activities on 3rd shift, 10:00pm – 6:00am (e.g., assembly, material forming/shaping, processing, treating, or packaging, etc.). Responsibilities include planning, directing, and monitoring production to meet established specifications, schedules, volume/cost/wastage targets, and quality standards. You will liaise with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply & Logistics, Sales, and other teams to develop production schedules and allocate labor/capital resources, and plan and manage maintenance/downtime to minimize disruptions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct, leverage, and guide the work of others and mobilize resources, typically with two or more direct reports.
• Monitor and achieve operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Manage people-related actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Coach and address performance issues following progressive discipline to support safety, quality, performance, training, and attendance.
• Supervise entry-level or semi-skilled hourly employees (production, craft, and clerical roles).
• Coordinate resources and set daily priorities to ensure task completion and objectives are met.
• Understand and apply established procedures within own area.
• Monitor daily operations of a unit or sub-unit and identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.
• Collaborate with related areas to improve efficiency and direct operations of work units.
• Work is guided by schedules and deliverables; decisions directly impact unit operations.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and performance standards in day-to-day activities.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or a related environment.
• Printing experience is a plus; experience in folding cartons or packaging is a plus.
• This position is assigned to the 3rd shift (10pm – 6am) and requires flexibility to work all shifts, weekends (rotational), holidays, and overtime as needed.

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. Graphic Packaging reserves the right to change or assign other duties.

Key Competencies

• Business acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal skills
• Tenacity
• Influence skills
• Self-starter
• Negotiation skills
• Organization skills
• Results oriented

Pay Range

$78,750.00 – $105,000.00

GPI’s Benefit Program

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health & Welfare Benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Various Voluntary benefits
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off + 11 paid company holidays each year

Applicants will be accepted on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. This role is incentive plan eligible; compensation offers will be based on factors including knowledge, skills, past experience, job duties, geography, and business need.

Equal Opportunity

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates are evaluated based on qualifications for the job. We do not base employment decisions on race, color, religion, age, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran/military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. EEO posters are available for viewing.