Description
At Manchester Industries, a Clearwater Paper Company, we provide unparalleled service and the best solutions in Paperboard Sales, Sheeting, and Distribution. Since 1978 we have helped our customers meet the daily demands of the commercial printing, publishing, point of purchase display, specialty packaging, and folding carton industries. Through innovation and continual improvement in precision converting technology, we provide prime paperboard grades from leading mills to paper merchants and packaging companies. With vast inventories at Manchester's 5 strategic locations: Pennsylvania, Indiana, Texas, Michigan and South Carolina, we maintain 12 precision sheeters, 5 guillotine trimmers, 3 carton packing lines, and 2 slitter rewinders within 450,000 combined square feet of manufacturing and warehousing space. The goal of Manchester Industries is to provide an exceptional service platform with our staff of committed employees. Through working with customers and suppliers together, we are able to find profitable and proficient solutions in this ever-changing marketplace The Shift Supervisor is responsible for planning of resources and assets to ensure on time production of a quality product while maintaining safe work practices and environment. Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of plant operation. Prepares operation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality specifications are met. Strives to continuously improve work processes and procedures as well as the knowledge, skills, and abilities of production personnel.
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Accountabilities
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Key Responsibilities
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1. Operations
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* Works with the Production Manager to ensure the fulfilment of on-demand manufacturing operation; seasonal demands can require position related organization of overtime in a quick turnaround business model leveraging utilization of all resources (ex: asset management, capacity planning and resource management). * May work with schedulers and logistics personnel, ensuring support and execution of production schedules to meet customer demands; provides feedback as needed. * Develops short range manufacturing supporting business unit objectives. * Drives established throughput goals, processes and requirements and assures budgeted production from all operations, meeting established target. * Ensures the optimization of the assembly/fulfilment processes and related material/production workflow. * Responsible for accurate inventory usage/movement and reconciliation of goods and supplies. * Drives appropriate production/fulfilment methodologies on the shop floor; leverages best practices when applicable. * Supports and champions a culture of continuous improvement.
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2. Safety and Environmental
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* Makes safety a priority by communicating, participating, and supporting safety efforts, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. * Ensures safe work environment and practices are in place and adhered to. * Reviews all safety incidents in the department and participate in problem solving activity. * Tours daily for safety compliance and observation of employees.
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3. Quality
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* Ensure standards for customer service and product quality are maintained. * Ensure Quality processes, procedures, and associated documentation is utilized. * Ensures outbound loads are accurately loaded and processed in system
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4. Leadership
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* Directs the team regarding proper job performance * Measures team performance and provides performance feedback to the Management team to ensure performance is addressed and supported. * Leads and mentors production employees who are responsible * Develops an atmosphere where information is freely shared, and employees work towards a common goal. * Provide both short-term guidance and long-term coaching and direction to the crews ensuring they effectively fulfil their duties and responsibilities. * Responsible for developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities of production personnel
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Key Competencies & Attributes
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* Actively seeks and allocates appropriate decision-making authority or task responsibility to appropriate individuals based on their abilities, availability, motivation, and development needs; considers potential positive and negative impact, business unit priorities, organizational values, and the opportunity to enhance others' knowledge and skills. * Identifies barriers that impact customer service and retention; communicates concerns and recommendations to others. * Uses understanding of customer needs and the organization's customer service practices to set priorities, make decisions, and take actions that create customer satisfaction and prevent service issues from occurring. * Creates relevant options for addressing problems and opportunities that will achieve desired outcomes.
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Education/Experience:
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Skills/Abilities: (technical/professional skills, expertise, and qualifications)
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* High school diploma or GED required. * Minimum of five years of industry experience, preferably in a high-speed environment. * Minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred * Experience in the pulp and paper industry strongly preferred * STRONGLY DESIRED: Prior working experience with the following sheeting/cutting technologies: Jagenberg, Synchro, Marquip, Sheet Runner, Syebold, Guillotine, or Ream Cutter
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* Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. * Must have proven leadership skills. * Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced production environment. * Ability to work with a variety of employees, adapt and react to changing work situations * Good supervisory and coaching skills * Ability to manage multiple priorities * Excellent time management and planning skills * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across the organization * Continuous improvement/lean manufacturing experience preferred * Proficient in MS Office Suite. * Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Continuous improvement and training. * Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the duties, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be requested by employees with disabilities, to enable them to perform the essential functions. The Company is committed to engaging in an interactive dialogue with employees relating to reasonable accommodations.
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Illustrative Essential Functions: (i.e., attendance, hours of work, after hours requirements, sitting, typing, lifting, ability to learn, driving, etc.)
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* High speed manufacturing environment, sustained exposure to high frequency noises, multiple hours standing, walking on concrete surfaces * Personal Protective Equipment required in site environment. * Dirt, noise, odor, & temperature extremes. * Climbing stairs, ladders, and scaffolding * Exposure to hazardous chemicals used in manufacturing process
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Clearwater Paper
Sep 30, 2025