Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor# Production Supervisor Montebello Container - La Mirada, CA 90638## Overview Salary Range $78,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time

Travel Percentage None Category Manufacturing ## Description

Job Summary:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily production activities within their assigned area of a corrugated manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Superintendent, the Supervisor ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality operations by overseeing team performance, maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement efforts. This role plays a critical part in executing the daily production schedule and providing direct support to frontline employees.

Key Responsibilities:

* Supervise and support production team members during daily operations to meet shift production goals.
* Monitor equipment and workflow to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
* Enforce all plant safety protocols, housekeeping standards, and company policies.
* Collaborate with maintenance and other departments to resolve equipment or production issues.
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting of production, labor, and downtime data.
* Conduct daily shift meetings to communicate expectations, priorities, and updates.
* Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and feedback to production staff.
* Maintain adequate staffing levels and adjust labor assignments as needed.
* Identify and escalate issues that impact safety, quality, or productivity to the Superintendent or General Manager.
* Conduct routine floor walks to ensure safety, engage with employees, and monitor line performance.
* Assign team members to tasks based on skills, needs, and production requirements.
* Respond quickly to production delays, quality issues, or equipment malfunctions.
* Monitor product quality and ensure all inspections and checks are completed accurately.
* Support and reinforce a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
* Participate in planning meetings with the Superintendent and other supervisors to align on production goals and staffing.
* Review shift performance metrics and address any issues related to productivity, safety, or quality.
* Follow up on corrective actions, training needs, or employee concerns identified during the week.
* Support cross-training efforts and help maintain an up-to-date skills matrix for team members.
* Contribute to weekly housekeeping and safety audits as assigned.
* Participate in monthly safety talks and team briefings.
* Support the Superintendent in tracking employee performance and development goals.
* Assist with implementation of improvement projects or process changes.
* Recommend ideas for increasing efficiency, reducing waste, or improving team morale.
* Help plan and support plant recognition events or employee engagement initiatives.
* Step in to manage specific departments during supervisor absences or high-volume periods.
* Lead incident investigations for safety or quality events and implement corrective measures.
* Collaborate with HR on performance management issues or employee relations concerns.
* Support equipment trials, product launches, and plant improvement projects.
* Respond to urgent customer or scheduling changes that impact production output.
* Represent plant leadership in meetings or events when the General Manager is unavailable.## Qualifications Skills &

Qualifications:

* Strong leadership and team coordination skills with the ability to manage frontline supervisors.
* Solid understanding of corrugated manufacturing processes.
* Ability to interpret and act on production reports, quality metrics, and efficiency data.
* Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
* Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook
* Understanding of OSHA safety standards and general industrial safety practices.

Education & Experience:

* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in…