Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Safety
Promote and maintain a safe work environment through compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
Conduct safety meetings, audits, and observations.
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, implementing corrective actions as needed.
Ensure employees are properly trained and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Production Management
Plan, direct, and coordinate daily corrugator operations to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
Monitor machine performance, production efficiencies, downtime, and waste.
Ensure optimum utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
Coordinate production priorities and communicate expectations to team members.
Maintain accurate production records and reports.
Quality Assurance
Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
Monitor sheet quality, board performance, and production processes.
Investigate quality concerns and implement corrective actions.
Work closely with Quality and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement.
Leadership and Employee Development
Supervise, coach, train, and develop hourly production employees.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies.
Foster teamwork, accountability, and employee engagement.
Equipment and Maintenance Coordination
Partner with Maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and preventive maintenance activities are completed.
Assist in troubleshooting production and equipment issues.
Identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements.
Continuous Improvement
Lead initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, efficiency, and cost improvement.
Support Lean Manufacturing and 5S efforts.
Utilize data and key performance indicators to drive operational improvements.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED required.
Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Experience
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience required.
Corrugated packaging industry experience preferred.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of corrugated manufacturing processes and equipment.
Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and manufacturing software systems.
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, heat, and moving machinery.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb stairs and access production equipment as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises Corrugator Operators, Assistant Operators, Stacker Operators, and other assigned production personnel. Responsible for employee training, performance management, scheduling, coaching, and development.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Safety performance
Production efficiency
Waste reduction
Product quality
Schedule attainment
Equipment uptime
Employee engagement and retention
Cost control and productivity
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as business needs change.
Company Overview
Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family-owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, WI, Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 5,000 team members and operates more than 40 facilities in 16 states. Green Bay Packaging is committed to innovative product development, sustainable forestry practices, and emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information, visit gbp.com.Equal Opportunity Employer
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Green Bay Packaging
Aug 22, 2026