Corrugator Supervisor - Wallula, Washington (Graveyard position)

Wallula, WA, USA Req #9908
Monday, April 22, 2024

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People • Customers • Trust

At PCA, you'll find the best people in the industry operating in a "golden rule" culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. Our Wallula facility began operations in 1958, is well established; providing for long-term stability and growth, has been PCA's plant of the year and operates with the Golden Rule mentality. The facility continues to modernize their equipment and expand their presence in the Pacific Northwest.

We offer our employees a competitive benefits package and incentive plan; including but not limited to:

• 401k
• Supervisory incentive plan
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Gym membership stipends

The Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the equipment and personnel associated in our Wallula facility. The facility equipment includes 98" Corrugator, two high-speed Flexo-Folder Gluers (FFG), a Mini Martin FFG and two Die Cutters (DC). The Supervisor is responsible for managing activities on the assigned shift and department in an efficient and safe manner.

The hiring range for this position is $71,000 to $91,000. If you want to be part of an exceptional team with competitive pay and benefits package, please apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com

Principle Accountabilities:

• A Safety-First mindset.
• Coordinate activity with the shift supervisor to plan and manage shift schedules to meet production goals, prioritize work orders, maintain quality requirements, and assure an even flow of work to increase up-time and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate and implement company policy.
• Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion and disciplinary action.
• Maintain a clean, safe and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.
• Conduct employee training on all equipment, protocols, production standards, safety regulations, and waste control on an ongoing basis.
• Perform all quality control tests in accordance with continuous improvement standards of PCA.
• Verify the quality of the jobs and investigate any customer complaints.
• Supervise efficient operation of equipment including the inspection of materials, products, and equipment to detect and/or prevent malfunctions; assist in troubleshooting as necessary.
• Analyze converting machine performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish goals, and execute strategy.
• Participate in production meeting and provide updates as needed.
• Communicate closely with scheduling department to detect any discrepancies and assure production requirements are met.
• Maintain accurate records of activity including daily converting machine downtime reports, through put, material utilization and waste.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of corrugator experience with an established knowledge of the machinery, methods and procedures under supervision including continual improvement processes and safety practices.
• Previous leadership responsibilities
• Able to work flexible hours as needed.
• Must be able to work graveyard shift.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some college or manufacturing training.
• Previous supervisory experience in training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.
• Corrugated experience with an emphasis in corrugator knowledge.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to perform in various positions on the corrugator, train crews on equipment use, adjustments and unique situations, and eventually gain an understanding of the FFG and D/C.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing systems including shop floor software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid analytical and mechanical ability.
• Strong interpersonal (soft) skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

All qualified candidates must apply at www.careers.packagingcorp.com. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.