Careers @ Graham Packaging
Production Supervisor 1
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Careers @ Graham Packaging
Overview Production Supervisors are responsible for supervising hourly employees engaged in all phases of the manufacture of blow‑molded containers. Duties include safety, quality, customer service, housekeeping, training, performance management, plant productivity, labor utilization, warehousing, and control of raw materials. Initial training occurs on the first shift (Mon‑Fri, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). After training, the position may be assigned to either the first shift or the second shift (Mon‑Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) based on business needs.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies.
Exercise authority and independent judgment to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, or adjust complaints and recommend such actions following established procedures.
Conduct personnel training, development, and safety, security, quality, and inventory management on the shift.
Resolve production and quality issues, performing frequent checks of product quality.
Provide shift documentation on decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and continuous improvement.
Attend all production and safety meetings and conduct shift meetings as required.
Review and authorize time records for all shift employees.
Manage temporary staffing assignments to achieve plant production and labor goals.
Manage machine utilization, recommend or direct necessary personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes to meet efficiency goals.
Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs under CQI objectives.
Assist Production, Operations, or Plant Manager in reviewing shift operations and making recommendations on staffing, equipment, and procedural changes.
Perform all physical inventories in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain a supportive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with customers, vendors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Participate in job‑safety training and follow all plant rules and procedures to support a safe and healthy work environment.
Execute leader standard work as designed on a daily basis.
Travel may be required up to 0‑25 % of the time.
Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and/or related operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills is strongly preferred.
Requirements
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a positive attitude, and provide exemplary customer service.
Work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and established practices.
Communicate facts and information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Collaborate well with others, proactively contribute to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.
Compensation The expected salary range for this position is presented in accordance with legal mandates. The final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) Employee Savings Plan and participate in the Employee Wellness Program. Paid time off is granted in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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Careers @ Graham Packaging
Overview Production Supervisors are responsible for supervising hourly employees engaged in all phases of the manufacture of blow‑molded containers. Duties include safety, quality, customer service, housekeeping, training, performance management, plant productivity, labor utilization, warehousing, and control of raw materials. Initial training occurs on the first shift (Mon‑Fri, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.). After training, the position may be assigned to either the first shift or the second shift (Mon‑Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) based on business needs.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with safety, health, quality GMP, and company policies.
Exercise authority and independent judgment to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, discipline, or adjust complaints and recommend such actions following established procedures.
Conduct personnel training, development, and safety, security, quality, and inventory management on the shift.
Resolve production and quality issues, performing frequent checks of product quality.
Provide shift documentation on decisions, issues, actions, and status updates for compliance and continuous improvement.
Attend all production and safety meetings and conduct shift meetings as required.
Review and authorize time records for all shift employees.
Manage temporary staffing assignments to achieve plant production and labor goals.
Manage machine utilization, recommend or direct necessary personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes to meet efficiency goals.
Develop new methods and procedures to optimize manufacturing efficiencies, maximize labor utilization, and reduce operating costs under CQI objectives.
Assist Production, Operations, or Plant Manager in reviewing shift operations and making recommendations on staffing, equipment, and procedural changes.
Perform all physical inventories in accordance with company procedures.
Maintain a supportive work atmosphere through professional conduct and effective communication with customers, vendors, coworkers, and supervisors.
Participate in job‑safety training and follow all plant rules and procedures to support a safe and healthy work environment.
Execute leader standard work as designed on a daily basis.
Travel may be required up to 0‑25 % of the time.
Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and/or related operations experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A minimum of 2 years’ supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills is strongly preferred.
Requirements
Maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, maintain a positive attitude, and provide exemplary customer service.
Work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and established practices.
Communicate facts and information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Collaborate well with others, proactively contribute to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.
Compensation The expected salary range for this position is presented in accordance with legal mandates. The final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.
Benefits Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) Employee Savings Plan and participate in the Employee Wellness Program. Paid time off is granted in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.
EEO Disclaimer Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management and Manufacturing
Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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