Production Supervisor

About Great Northern:

Founded in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately-owned paper-based packaging manufacturer known for its secure, stable, and rewarding careers. We foster a collaborative, safe, clean, and enjoyable workplace where team members support and uplift each other.

Our team produces sustainable, eco-friendly products that reach national brands, influencing people’s daily lives.

At Great Northern, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities we serve.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Associate’s degree or 3-5 years’ experience

Proficient with computers, ability to create, process and analyze data in Microsoft Word and Excel

Previous Experience working in ERP software, and HRMS

Ability to work Rotating Shifts

High level of problem solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Champion a safe and friendly environment for all Team Members
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed, and use corrective action when necessary in regard to Safety, work rules, attendance and other violations.
• Participate in continuous improvement and effectively communicate opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness for this position.
• Schedule Team Members and orders to proper machines to ensure efficiency
• Recognize good performance and acknowledge Team Members.
• Participate and facilitate communication meetings with Team Members pertaining to safety, toolbox discussions, daily production walks, preventative maintenance meetings and monthly Crew Leader meetings.
• Communicate between departments on customer orders.
• Ensure production floor feedback is accurately recorded in Kiwi system.
• Write up, and/or approve maintenance work orders.
• Respond, record, and investigate accidents and administer first aid.
• Supply tooling and resources to Team Members and machines.
• Provides direction and leadership to Team Members in all departments as needed.
• Additional Tasks as required 

Compensation:

Salary is negotiable based on education and experience.

Schedule:

3 shift rotation: 3rd(10:30p-6:30a), 2nd (2:30p-10:30p) 1st (6:30am-2:30pm), some weekend hours required

Benefits:

• 401k with profit sharing
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation
• Generous referral program (up to $1,000)
• Health & Wellness
  • Medical Insurance with HSA
  • Dental and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • On-site Clinic and Nurse Practitioner and Physical Therapist, free of charge for team members and their family
  • Health Fitness Reimbursement
• Steel Toed Shoe Reimbursement
• Opportunities for team member advancement and compensation level

Preferred Experience:

Lean 6 Sigma Training/ Implementation

Previous union experience

Previously worked in Dayforce and Kiwi

Expectation:

To be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any Team Member or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Great Northern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.