Production Supervisor
Ox Specialty Paper, LLC – Carthage, NY
Salary: $70,000–$80,000 per year (FLSA Exempt Position) (Based on Experience)
Schedule: 8-hour rotating shifts (Southern Swing)
Job Title: Production Supervisor
Reports To: Mill Superintendent
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Legal, Company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match, Paid Vacation Time, Sick/Personal Time Off, and Floating Holidays.
Purpose of Position
The primary role of a Production Supervisor at the Carthage, NY Mill is to ensure the workplace is safe and to manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly mill employees; ensure that production specifications are met with a high standard of quality; ensure compliance with all standards, policies, regulations, for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product. The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in supporting Ox Industries culture and key behaviors. In addition, as a shift supervisor, you will be responsible for oversight of work for all hourly production employees, planning shift schedules, monitor output, and resolve issues.
How You Will Impact Ox Industries
- Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility; participates in and enforces the safety program for the shift employees; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all shift employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards.
- Coordinates maintenance activities on shift.
- Oversee and ensure the adherence of work in progress and finished good product to company, industry, and customer specifications at minimum cost and with optimum efficiency.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot production and quality related issues, determine root cause and implement sustainable solutions.
- Direct, train and coach employees.
- Direct and execute daily production requirements.
- Meet or exceed productivity goals.
- Maintain waste generation (trim, cull), at or below budgeted standard.
- Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.
- Management of employees to include performance feedback, coaching for improvement and discipline, as appropriate.
- Maintain housekeeping excellence.
- Ensure all production and employee reporting is completed timely and accurately for each shift.
- Participate and ensure department remains compliant with industry and company audit standards.
- Create and implement standard operating procedures (SOP's)
- Maintains compliance with all environmental policies and procedures; ensures that all city, county, state, and federal regulations
What You Need to Succeed
Must Haves:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years in supervisory or management role
- Experience in manufacturing environment, prior knowledge and work history in the paper industry is highly favored
- Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
- Strong commitment to working safe, good communication skills, a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Impressive safety record
- Organizational skills
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position will be evaluated
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Undergraduate degrees or professional certificates are highly favored
- Experience with Southern Swing Shiftwork is a plus
If you’re ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career with a company that values safety, teamwork, and growth, apply today.
Ox Specialty Paper, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All candidates are required to take and pass a Drug Test & Physical
The mill operates 24/7 on a 4 crew, Southern Swing Rotation so you will work 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift each month.
- Week 1
- 3rd shift (10pm - 6am) Off Sunday the work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Week 2
- Work Sunday then Off Monday and Tuesday. Work 2nd shift (2pm - 10pm) Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Week 3
- Work Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday then Off Wednesday and Thursday. Work 1st shift (6am - 2pm) Friday and Saturday
- Week 4
- Work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday then Off Friday and Saturday
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Strong commitment to workplace safety
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Impressive safety record
- Organizational skills
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Undergraduate degree or professional certificate
- Prior paper industry knowledge and work history
- Experience with Southern Swing Shiftwork
What We Do
Ox Paper Tube & Core is the original Ox Industries facility and is now part of a vertically integrated U.S. producer of recycled paperboard and converted paper products. It manufactures high-performance, custom paper tubes and cores for converting, packaging, tape and label, textile, and other industrial applications. Ox emphasizes recycled materials, tailored specifications, and products designed to support efficient operations and customer sustainability goals.
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