Production Supervisor - First Shift

Company Profile
NPS was founded in 1996 in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  We are committed to providing high-quality products, responsive service, and exceptional value. With multiple locations across the United States, we make towel and tissue products for the away from home markets in addition to specialty packaging material (both protective and insulating) for a broad assortment of retailers and customers. 

Job Summary
As our Production Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and productivity are met. This role provides hands-on leadership to the production team while driving continuous improvement, employee engagement, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures
• Supervise day-to-day operations of converting equipment (rewinders, folders, case packers, etc.)
• Coordinate staffing and shift assignments to meet production schedules
• Monitor KPI’s including waste, efficiency, uptime/downtime, and labor
• Ensure production meets quality specifications and customer requirements
• Assist in the troubleshooting of operational issues while coordinating with maintenance
• Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, and forms of control
• Coordinate with Human Resources to resolve personnel problems as needed
• Facilitate ongoing training and development for all production level team members
• Maintain accurate production record and shift reports
• Keep a positive and energetic attitude when representing the company
• Manage emergency situations including weather, fire, evacuations, and industrial accidents
• Ability to climb, walk, do light lifting, sit for long periods, or stand for long periods
• Perform all other tasks as assigned

• Proven experience in a production supervisor or similar role for at least 3-5 years
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Must be proficient in reading and writing in English

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred