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Company Statement

Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life.

For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here.

At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce.

We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do-together-to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning, and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

Graham Packaging in Joplin, Missouri is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead our C Shift team. This is a frontline leadership role focused on coaching employees, setting clear expectations, holding team members accountable, reinforcing safe work practices, and building a respectful, productive work environment.

The ideal candidate is a visible and approachable leader who communicates effectively, handles employee concerns and conflict professionally, and works alongside the team to achieve safety, quality, production, and performance goals.

Schedule: C Shift (6:45 PM - 7:30 AM), rotating 12-hour schedule, including alternating weekends and holidays as required.

Salaried position, paid bi-weekly.

Responsibilities

+ Provides direct frontline leadership, coaching, and accountability for shift employees while fostering a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.

+ Responsible for employee performance management, including training, development, performance feedback, recognition, corrective action, and recommendations regarding hiring, promotion, transfer, and disciplinary actions in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

+ Serves as the primary leader for the shift and is accountable for achieving safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, inventory, and labor performance objectives.

+ Promotes employee engagement through effective communication, conflict resolution, problem-solving, and consistent application of company standards and expectations.

+ Utilizes operational data, key performance indicators, and root cause analysis to identify opportunities for improvement and implement actions that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, customer service, and employee development.

+ Maintains a visible presence on the production floor and works collaboratively with employees and support departments to achieve plant goals.

+ Demonstrates professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership behaviors consistent with Graham Packaging's values and expectations for supervisory personnel.

+ Builds trust and credibility with employees through respectful communication, consistent application of policies, professional conduct, and effective leadership practices.

+ Responsible for ensuring compliance with all established safety, quality, GMP, environmental, and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.

+ Accountable for providing accurate shift documentation, communication, and status updates regarding production performance, employee issues, safety concerns, quality matters, and operational activities.

+ Attends all production meetings and safety meetings and conducts all shift meetings as required.

+ Responsible for reviewing and authorizing proper time records for all employees on the shift.

+ Manages temporary staffing assignments for the shift to achieve plant production and labor objectives.

+ Manages machine utilization to meet or exceed efficiency goals and recommends or directs necessary personnel, maintenance, or engineering changes to help achieve those goals.

+ Assists the Production, Operations, or Plant Manager in reviewing shift operations and making recommendations related to changes in operations, staffing, equipment, and procedures.

+ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant manufacturing leadership experience.

+ Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory, leadership, or management experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold employees accountable in a fast-paced production environment.

+ Experience managing production, safety, quality, staffing, and performance metrics preferred.

+ Knowledge of continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and problem-solving methodologies preferred.

+ Experience with employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and team development strongly preferred.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and manufacturing systems.

+ Ability to analyze operational data and utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive decision-making and improve results.

Required Skills and Competencies

+ Maintains regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.

+ Demonstrates strong leadership, professionalism, and sound judgment.

+ Communicates effectively with employees, customers, vendors, and all levels of the organization.

+ Builds positive working relationships through respectful communication, collaboration, and accountability.

+ Promotes employee engagement through coaching, feedback, recognition, and development.

+ Effectively manages competing priorities and performs well under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

+ Demonstrates strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

+ Works independently while maintaining alignment with plant and company objectives.

+ Maintains a commitment to safety, quality, customer service, and continuous improvement.

+ Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and ...

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