Shift supervisor, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Job Details

Job Location:

Ontario Mill – Ontario, CA 91761 Position Type:
Full Time Salary Range: $ – $ per year Travel Percentage:
Less than 10% Job Category:
Manufacturing

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing a team of 12–15 operators to ensure daily production and quality targets are consistently achieved. This role oversees shift activities, monitors performance, drives continuous improvement, and maintains a safe, efficient work environment. The Shift Supervisor supports safety enforcement, trouble‑shoots issues, and fosters team development to meet operational goals. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

• Lead mill production technicians and coach them in meeting mill goals, assisting with the development of set‑up shift supervisors.
• Complete projects assigned by the Production Manager.
• Plan and execute mill maintenance shutdowns with the Production Manager.
• Maintain equipment through basic care rounds and operator maintenance as required.
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure employees meet program requirements.
• Assist employees in gathering and analyzing data for continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion process improvement, communicating employee ideas to higher‑level managers.
• Explain and enforce policies; resolve work problems using collaborative problem‑solving techniques.
• Work with employees to resolve issues or complaints; communicate concerns with Production and Human Resources Managers.
• Perform other functions as assigned.

The schedule consists of rotating 12‑hour shifts. Example of a 28‑day rotation:

• 5 graveyard shifts (7p‑7a) – 3 days off – 3 day shifts (7a‑7p) – 1 day off – 3 graveyard shifts – 3 days off – 4 day shifts – 6 days off (repeat)

Need to Have:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical materials; effectively present information to top management and all employee levels.
• Strong troubleshooting background.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and various Microsoft programs.

Great to Have:

• Container board/Paper Mill experience.
• Experience working a rotating schedule, including graveyard shifts.

Founded in 2012, New‑Indy Container board is a joint venture of two successful, privately held companies, the Kraft Group (Boston) and Schwarz Partners (Indianapolis). We manufacture and supply container board and packaging, employing about 2,000 people across the U.S. and Mexico. Our operations use 100% recycled fiber, co‑generation power plants, and wastewater treatment capabilities to support environmentally conscious manufacturing.

Pay Transparency:
The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $130,000. New‑Indy provides a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO). This compensation information is a good faith estimate for the position and assumes a rate based on location and experience.