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Shift Supervisor-Folding Carton Manufacturing

Job in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Kentucky, 40065, USA
Listing for: Ajulia Executive Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-20
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 65000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Night Shift: 10-hour shifts Mon‑Fri, with rotating Saturdays

Are you looking to take the next step in your manufacturing leadership career within a high-speed production environment? This exciting opportunity as a Shift Supervisor focuses on leading production operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved within a packaging manufacturing facility. This role is ideal for a hands‑on manufacturing leader with strong team development skills and experience supporting fast‑paced converting or packaging operations.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise and coordinate shift production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity objectives.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives and promote a Lean Manufacturing culture throughout the operation.
  • Monitor departmental KPIs and implement corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
  • Ensure availability of raw materials, supplies, and production resources to support manufacturing schedules.
  • Train, mentor, and develop production employees and team leaders.
  • Support production scheduling, inventory control, and workflow optimization.
  • Coordinate maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize equipment performance.
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, safety procedures, and quality standards.
  • Conduct employee performance management, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Drive productivity improvements through Lean Manufacturing principles and process optimization.
  • Facilitate effective communication between shifts and cross‑functional departments.
Required Experience
  • 3‑5 years of management or technical experience within folding carton manufacturing, printing, die‑cutting, gluing, or related converting operations.
  • 5‑7 years of supervisory or leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, and team‑building skills.
  • Experience with KPI management, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
  • Strong understanding of production planning, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and lead cross‑functional teams effectively.
Preferred Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
  • Experience with quality systems and process controls preferred.
  • Experience with in high‑speed packaging or converting environments preferred.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with matching
Salary

$60K‑$65K

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