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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
Supervises the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function. This position will also be the back-up to the Production Planner and Project Manager. This position works core hours of Monday through Thursday from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm. Some additional hours may be required to meet the needs of the business.- 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
- Collaborate 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 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
- The Production Supervisor will provide coverage in the absence of the Production Manager to ensure adequate resources are available to achieve food safety and food quality objectives and support the development, implementation, maintenance and on-going improvement of AIB.
- Create reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and communicate findings to management.
- Work with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Identify operational bottlenecks, recommend solutions, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Assist in strategic planning for the business, which may include the development of business plans and forecasts to support strategic decision making.
- High School diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant leadership experience required
- Previous experience leading and managing a temporary workforce required
- Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects in a high‑volume production environment.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience in CPG, food & beverage, health & beauty, or other packaging‑intensive industries.
- Ability to design, implement and execute business processes and associated applications.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement effective strategies and activities that promote long‐term customer loyalty.
- Strong problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis skills.
- Ability to influence and collaborate across departments.
- High adaptability in environments with frequent changeovers and shifting priorities.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP, required
- Excel and reporting/dashboard experience required
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into action.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
- Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
- Frequent walking and standing required
- Occasional travel may be required
- Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!
Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.
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