Seaman Paper · 4 days ago
Production Supervisor
Seaman Paper is a leading global manufacturer of environmentally sustainable specialty paper and packaging solutions. They are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee production operations, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining quality standards and fostering a strong safety culture.
Industrial ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Support and promote company-wide values and objectives
Oversee converting operations on the assigned shift, coordinating cross-functional support to meet production and operational needs
Lead shift changeover communications to ensure smooth and effective transitions between shifts
Direct shift setup, including staffing levels, schedule requirements, and material readiness
Ensure production goals are achieved while managing shift capacity, assets, and flexibility
Identify, document, and communicate quality issues in real time, escalating to the Quality Director, Plant Manager, and relevant Managers as appropriate to ensure timely containment and corrective action
Assist Group Leaders in resolving staffing, production, and quality concerns
Perform order set-ups and first-piece quality inspections when required
Participate in the Company Safety Committee and lead weekly or as-needed safety briefings
Foster and reinforce a strong safety culture across the shift
Manage and direct all shift personnel, to include on-going skills assessment and training
Track, record, and report daily production metrics
Ensures accurate review, correction, and timely approval of employee timecards each pay period
Actively monitors employee attendance and unexcused time and communicates issues in accordance with company policy
Partner with management to establish expectations and accountability for shift employees
Identify and address training needs for shift personnel
Work closely with Plant Manager and Human Resources to address employee relations issues or grievances
Unlock and secure the facility as required and ensure incoming calls are answered during the assigned shift
Perform other duties assigned from time to time
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license required
Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and hoisting certifications
CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
High school diploma or equivalent required
Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or production leader in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of personnel supervision, policy enforcement, and progressive discipline documentation
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate instructions verbally, in writing, and via schedules
Intermediate computer skills, including email, database activity and spreadsheets
Demonstrated commitment to safety compliance and enforcement
Ability to lead by example, build accountability, and motivate teams through knowledge sharing and coaching
Must be able to create accountability and provide leadership to others through example and sharing knowledge and skills
Must be eligible to work in the United States
Company
Seaman Paper
Seaman Paper supplies lightweight decorative tissue papers for retail packaging, consumer products, and industrial lightweight papers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-16
Precedence Research
2025-10-29
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