Corrugator Supervisor

Job Summary:The Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for the leadership, management, and technical problem solving of all corrugator hour employees to ensure safety, quality, waste, productivity and training. Additionally, the Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for executing the corrugator business plan to meet departmental objectives to include but not limited to the following areas: safety training; accident investigation, managing work schedules, coordinating corrugator maintenance activities, coaching and training employees, developing corrective actions to proactively address problems, wet end and dry end waste reduction, technical problem solving, speed enhancement, starch system management, and roll room management.Essential Job Functions:Providing leadership on the operating floor and striving for compliance in safety, quality, waste and productivity.Responsible for coaching, training, and developing operations personnel in safety, quality, production, problem solving, and technical aspects. Addressing key issues and concerns; and interacting with employees from other departments to ensure quality and on-time production.Ensure all employees are working in a safe mannerEnsure minimum quality expectations are followed and met on a daily basisEnsure best practices are being followed for minimization of waste at machine centersTrack continuous improvement opportunities where performance issues are apparent and provide leadership/action plans for gap closureStrictly adhere to plant safety, housekeeping, and 6S effortsIdentify repairs needed at machine centers and create work requests for completion; follow up as requiredPlan, 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 basisOther Functions:Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to manage the details.Must be willing to "seek perfection" and have the ability to get others to following this direction.Must be proactiveMust posses strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate.Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.Possess working knowledge of SPC (Statistical control).In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.Qualifications:Basic QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent, Bachelor's degree preferredA minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production, industrial or military environment OR 2 years of professional experience and a Technical Diploma or higher in a business or engineering related fieldA minimum of 2 years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production, industrial or lead experience within the paper industryAvailability to work shift work and overtime as neededExperience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence)Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organization skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environmentAbility to make independent, effective decisions.Ability to effectively conduct meetings and training sessions.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Ability to multi-task and handle a number of issues at one time.Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.Preferred QualificationsExperience leading an employee training/development program in an industrial manufacturing environmentPrefer minimum 5 years of corrugated knowledgeBachelor's degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related fieldExperience working in Corrugated Packaging, Containerboard, Folding Carton, or Paper industriesExperience working with CTI applicationMachines/Tools/EquipmentCorrugator, Flexo's, Flat Bed Die Cutters, Rotary Die Cutters, Joiners, PrintingPersonal Protective Equipment as required.WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.York Container participates in E-Verify.

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