Supervisor, Production
Menasha Packaging
Location: Neenah, WI 54956, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Friday, 10 July 2026
Valid Through: Sunday, 09 August 2026
Job Description
Menasha Packaging is hiring a Supervisor, Production in Neenah, WI. This is a full-time position.
Essential Job Functions:
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience and Education:
Shift:
- Implements operational strategies in assigned area(s) to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
- Accountable for assigned area's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to production associates to ensure scorecard objectives are met
- Supports capacity planning process to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
- Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to support continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
- Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports
- Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support and/or resolve order problems or complaints
- Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications
- Provide daily coaching and feedback to all department employees
- Assign work and monitor production orders as they arrive in department
- Monitor schedules, rush orders, hot list, call-ins, etc.
- Work with other production and support departments to reach consensus on most effective/efficient method of production
- Participate in department SQPC boards reporting out any concerns, successes, etc.
- Identify and implement process improvements and increased productivity opportunities
- Enhance internal and external department communication toward creating a cohesive work environment
- Participate in monthly department meetings and other meetings as needed to communicate policy, revisions, general updates, etc.
- Provide backup ECATS responsibilities and resolve issues with Payroll when necessary
- Assist the Department Area Manager on the following areas: weekly/daily manning requirements, overtime requirements, quality complaints
- Act as a liaison between customer and department
- Assume the roles and responsibilities of the Department Manager during scheduled vacations or unforeseen absences, ensuring seamless continuity of operations, effective team leadership, and timely decision-making to maintain departmental performance and service standards
- Coordinate preventative maintenance activities on all equipment
- Complete employee disciplinary issues and performance reviews in a timely manner and in line with employee handbook
- Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance
- Actively participate in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
- Ability to work various shifts as needed
- Ability to effectively work in teams
- Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of role
- Ability to read a tape measure/ruler
- Good communication skills
- Good mathematical skills
- Good organizational skills
- Trouble shooting skills
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Desire and willingness to commit to on-going professional development, including Menasha specific and other training and development opportunities as directed.
- Attends training and required meetings outside normal work schedule, typically two or fewer per month after initial training period.
- Strong interpersonal skills - you care about people and are passionate about helping others!
- Microsoft Office skills: Windows, Outlook, SharePoint, SAP, Word, Power Point, and Excel.
- Must have good color perception.
- Knowledge of inks and solvent characteristics and effects in different uses.
Experience and Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required
Shift:
- 3rd
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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