Third Shift Production Supervisor

Overview

Role: Production Supervisor - Corrugator Operations

Location: Owosso, MI

Facility: Corrugated Box - Packaging

Shift: Third Shift | Monday-Friday, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (potential OT & flexibility to support other shifts as needed)

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation: Based on experience + performance-based incentives

Georgia-Pacific s Owosso Corrugated Box Plant is seeking a Production Supervisor, Corrugator Operations to lead one of the most critical areas of the plant. This role is ideal for a leader first; someone who understands how to run safe, disciplined operations, build strong teams, and deliver results, whether your background is in corrugated, manufacturing, industrial operations, or the military.

This role is designed for a principled entrepreneur, a self-motivated, driven leader who takes ownership of outcomes and continuously looks for better ways to operate. You ll be trusted to think independently, communicate clearly, and lead with intention. Strong attention to detail and disciplined follow-through are essential, as daily decisions and standards directly impact safety, quality, and performance.

You ll lead the corrugator operations team on third shift, overseeing safety, quality, and performance. Success in this role requires the ability to understand the corrugator process, think critically under pressure, diagnose issues in real time, and guide the team through complex operational challenges.

GP Owosso is where momentum meets purpose. You ll join an ambitious, energetic team committed to growing our operations and making a meaningful impact in the community. Supported by engaged leadership and surrounded by self-motivated teammates, you ll have the tools and freedom to improve processes, drive results, and raise the bar every day.

Here, safety and quality are foundational, integrity guides every decision, and attention to detail makes all the difference. This is your chance to lead in a stable, high-performing environment while shaping the next chapter of a growing, modern operation.

• Lead, coach, and develop the corrugator operations team to achieve targets in safety, quality, uptime, and throughput
• Lead as a principled entrepreneur, taking ownership for results and continuously improving people, processes, and performance
• Apply strong technical and analytical thinking to troubleshoot corrugator performance, identify root causes, and implement sustainable countermeasures
• Drive continuous improvement by using data, observation, and structured problem-solving to reduce waste, improve run speeds, and increase reliability
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues by understanding process capability, equipment limitations, and material flow
• Partner closely with maintenance, quality, and downstream operations to ensure alignment and smooth handoffs across shifts
• Champion proactive safety leadership, including hazard identification and root-cause investigations
• Monitor production data and performance trends to support informed decision-making
• Develop team capability through training, coaching, and building bench strength for future leadership roles

• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, or military leadership
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in an operational environment
• Demonstrated technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving capability
• Self-motivated and driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage operators, peers, and leaders
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment
• Experience using Microsoft Office and/or manufacturing systems to track and analyze performance metrics

• Supervisory experience in manufacturing, with corrugated or corrugator operations experience strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of corrugators, wet end/dry end operations, and sheet feeder systems (KIWI or similar)
• Experience leading root-cause problem solving (A3, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, etc.) and converting findings into lasting improvements
• Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma,…