Relief Production Supervisor

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Position Title:

Production Supervisor – Floating/Relief

 

Pay Rate:

$78,500 - $104,700

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

11211 Greenstone Ave,

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

 

Summary:

Reporting to the Site Manager, the Relief Supervisor performs direct supervisory duties of hourly workforce for vacation and weekend coverage. Responsibilities include supervision, direction and leadership in safety, quality, productivity and engagement to ensure goals are met.  In addition, conducts on-the-job training for newly hired and current employees.  Position designed to operate on a three to four-day workweek consisting of 12 hour shifts between Wednesday to Monday. Schedule will be primarily 2nd or 3rd shift, but workweek, hours and shift may vary depending on need.    

 

The Job You Will Perform:

• Supervise employees in the daily production of corrugated board/converting board, to include training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; promoting safety, quality production and teamwork; resolving conflicts.
• Lead and motivate employees by setting an example of superior behavior, attitude and performance to work efficiently and effectively, while ensuring a safe work environment, and a quality product. 
• Effectively communicate operational information in both oral and written format at all levels: crew members, other supervisors, plant management, office personnel and outside customers and vendors. 
• Actively promote and ensure compliance with safety, quality and other programs and initiatives utilized within the organization.

 

The Skills You Will Bring:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.  
• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry required. 
• Two years of supervisory experience preferred.

• Ability to cover off shift as needed.

 

Preferred Competencies:

• Action – oriented                                    

• Customer Focused
• Developing Direct Reports
• Integrity and Trust
• Managerial Courage
• Organizational Skills
• Business Acumen
• Communications

 

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

• Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical & Dental
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

• Leadership training
• Promotional opportunities

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. You will learn Safety Leadership Principles and have the opportunity to opt into Employee Networking Circles such as IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and the African American ENC. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture.

 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional informa