Production Supervisor

Job Overview

As a Production Supervisor with Liberty Packaging, you will lead and develop a production team in their day‑to‑day operations. Your responsibilities include working with employees, providing constructive feedback and coaching, organizing workflow, and analyzing the efficiency of our manufacturing processes. You will be accountable for achieving production results in a safe manner that aligns with our customers’ expectations.

This position reports to the Plant Superintendent and is located at our Phoenix, AZ manufacturing facility.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations by leading teams within a production department, overseeing production metrics, employee placement, and guiding teams through problem solving and production challenges. Ensure operational KPIs are met, including safety, waste reduction, quality control, preventative maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Lead department or work center teams through the execution of observation‑based safety programs, emphasizing hazard identification and proactive safety measures. Conduct regular safety huddles to communicate initiatives, coach safe practices, and recognize safety accomplishments.
• Support site safety investigations by actively resolving opportunities to maintain a safe work environment, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Oversee quality processes and audits to meet customer expectations and conduct preventative maintenance to ensure machine reliability and other continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure consistent adherence to established routines and performance standards by effectively coaching and disciplining employees, conducting timely reviews, and maintaining accurate timekeeping records while reinforcing our culture of Caring, Innovation, Trust, and Excellence.
• Manage efficient and effective labor use through employee scheduling and by assessing/recommending appropriate use of overtime.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives by identifying, managing, and assisting with projects, monitoring goals, and facilitating teamwork to cultivate a culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and ensure knowledge is shared across the team, deliver effective training, provide timely feedback, and identify and develop high‑potential staff.
• Proactively elevate issues to facility leadership within internal departments to anticipate challenges and minimize impact to customers.
• Collaborate seamlessly across business and manufacturing floor teams, demonstrating strong communication and cross‑collaboration skills to ensure smooth operation and alignment across departments.
• Support LDI culture initiatives and promote engagement in Safety and Environmental meetings, community involvement meetings, special projects, and assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution and 5+ years of manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory, team‑lead, and/or project‑leadership experience.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and additional hours as required by business needs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Business/Operations Management, Engineering or related field).
• Strong communication, leadership, conflict‑management, and relationship‑building skills.
• Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Experience with Amtech, CTI.
• Strong process/business acumen and results‑driven mindset.
• Attention to detail, accurate measurement, and equipment knowledge.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

The starting base salary range for this position is $62,914 – $78,642 per year. The posted amount may vary based on factors such as education, certifications, skills, experience, or location. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) with company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending…