Shift Supervisor (Converting)

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Shift Supervisor (Converting) for our Operations Department at the Dixie Fort Smith, AR facility.

This role involves managing approximately 25 direct reports ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

As a Shift Supervisor, you will coach, train, and develop personnel in safety, quality, production, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Our Team

The Fort Smith Plant is part of the Dixie® brand plates and bowls paper products operation.

We pride ourselves on manufacturing quality products with a competitive advantage and solid market growth.

Our work environment attracts, engages, and retains top talent, promoting our Principle-Based Management culture.

We leverage state-of-the-art technology and are committed to our employees' and customers' success, as well as the Fort Smith community.

What You Will Do



* Lead team members towards excellence in Environmental, Health, and Safety compliance.


* Establish a strong commitment to Safe Quality Food culture and Good Manufacturing Practices.


* Connect individual team members to the overall vision and help them develop necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet key department metrics.


* Partner with group leaders and leverage Learning & Development resources to address skill gaps and build operating capabilities.


* Collaborate with department leaders, manufacturing engineers, and other support functions to enhance equipment/process efficiency.


* Establish shift priorities aligned with site vision and business objectives.


* Manage shift performance metrics, including safety, environmental, quality, overtime, staffing to plan, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and waste management.


* Work with team members to identify and mitigate critical hazards and risks to safety/product quality, ensuring effective resolution of issues.


* Apply economic thinking to evaluate priorities and address operational challenges.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* High school diploma or GED.


* At least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or lead role within a manufacturing, industrial, or military environment.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) and the ability to learn other business software such as SAP & ICPAQs.


* Ability and willingness to work a twelve (12) hour shift schedule (including days/nights, weekends, and holidays).

What Will Put You Ahead



* Direct experience supervising skilled and semi-skilled workforces.


* Proven experience in training, coaching, and managing people.


* Prior experience in paper and/or food-grade manufacturing.

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