Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring a Production Supervisor at our Akron, OH Facility. The Supervisor will utilize leadership, operations experience, and communication to identify and convert improvement opportunities related to people, process, and systems. The ideal candidate must be self-driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality. Will also possess strong interpersonal communication and technical skills, as well as being capable of leading transformation initiatives.

Shift: This is a floater/relief supervisor position designed to provide cross-functional support across all areas of the plant. The role offers the opportunity to learn the full operation while serving as coverage for supervisory needs. Candidates must be flexible and available to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as business needs require.

Our Team The team at Akron specializes in the corrugator/converting for box making, where they support the self-actualization of their employees. This position provides opportunities for promotion both in Akron as well as many other Georgia-Pacific and Koch facilities across the country. Come join our team!

What You Will Do

• Lead an operating team in compliance in safety, health, environmental, and quality
• Foster a culture based on our Principle Based Management (PBM) Philosophy
• Drive safety excellence through promoting employee involvement, ownership, and accountability to proactively identify hazards and implement appropriate mitigating strategies; investigate incidents and participate in resolution of causes
• Coach, train, and develop operations personnel in safety, quality, and production
• Ensure best practices are followed for minimization of waste at machine centers
• Address key issues and concerns and interact with employees from other departments to ensure quality, on-time production
• Plan, assign and direct work for all hourly production employees; appraise performance and provide feedback as needed; assist in resolving complaints; hold employees accountable as needed; communicate issues and results on a daily basis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more of supervising employees within a manufacturing, production, industrial OR military environment
• Experience coaching and developing a team
• Must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience working with KIWI application
• Experience working in the corrugated packaging/containerboard industry on a corrugator OR in a converting operation
• Experience working within a unionized workforce
• Experience with SQF or BRC

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day to make everyday products even better.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: