Manufacturing Supervisor

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Manage planning, directing, and monitoring of production activities to meet specifications, schedules, production targets, and quality standards .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeSturgis • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,700 - $96,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and technical proficiency in managing production activities, ensuring quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives such as LEAN and Six Sigma. Capable of effectively training and developing team members while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Production ManagementLEAN MethodologySix SigmaFront-Line LeadershipTechnical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Production PlanningQuality ControlMaintenance ManagementTechnical ProficiencyPerformance ManagementMaterial HandlingTroubleshootingSAP KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficeOrder Fulfillment

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsExcellent CommunicationTeam DevelopmentLeadership Ability

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ExperienceUnion ExperienceSafe Quality Foods5SSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage planning, directing, and monitoring of production activities to meet specifications, schedules, production targets, and quality standards
Align plant operations and production with the overall order fulfillment process and GPI objectives
Plan, prioritize, and manage production line maintenance and downtime
Supervise and facilitate day-to-day shift activities
Train, develop, and manage team members, including performance management and recognition
Oversee scheduling, material handling, maintenance, and resolution of production problems
Maintain a safe work environment and stop processes that fail safety requirements
Supervise entry-level and semi-skilled hourly union employees
Ensure product quality, production efficiency, and productivity meet established standards
Troubleshoot technical and operational problems and maintain technical proficiency with department machinery
Support LEAN, 5S, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement programs
Understand customer requirements and deliver results meeting or exceeding expectations
Review and submit training documentation to the department manager
Ensure completion and approval of timecards before payroll submission
Assist with interviewing as requested
Follow plant, hygiene, allergen, and Safe Quality Foods procedures
Report unsafe food conditions and customer complaints
Participate in SQF root-cause and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree
3-5 years of manufacturing experience required
Experience in a front-line leadership position required
Union experience preferred but not required
Leadership ability
Technical and problem-solving skills
Interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office applications
SAP knowledge preferred but not required
Ability to work third shift, Sunday through Thursday, starting at 11 pm
Ability to work requested off hours and weekends as needed
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry’s best
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities during recruitment and employment