What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corrugator Supervisor position at Spark Talent Acquisition, Inc.?
Position: Corrugator Supervisor – 2nd Shift
Position Type: Direct Hire
Location: Cicero, IL
Shift: 2nd Shift | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Extended hours and 12-hour days may be required based on production demands)
Industry: Corrugated Packaging
Environment: Union Manufacturing Facility | 24/7 Operation
Position Summary:
Seeking a Corrugator Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift to lead operations at a high-volume corrugated manufacturing facility in Cicero, IL. This position is responsible for overseeing safe, efficient, and high-quality production while managing labor, productivity, employee relations, and operational performance in a union environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong corrugated manufacturing background, prior experience supervising long-tenured union employees, and the ability to manage production in a fast-paced, 24-hour operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong floor leadership, operational discipline, and flexibility to support extended hours as needed to meet production demands.
This position has direct responsibility for approximately 10–12 employees on 2nd shift and plays a critical role in maintaining productivity, minimizing waste, achieving KPI targets, and driving continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities:
- Production Oversight: Plan, schedule, and supervise daily corrugator operations to meet production goals and customer requirements.
- Labor Relations Compliance: Ensure all supervisory actions align with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA), including work assignments, overtime distribution, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
- Team Leadership: Direct, coach, and evaluate corrugator staff while fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment. Promote cross-training and skill development in accordance with CBA guidelines.
- Workplace Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and internal safety policies.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance corrugator efficiency, reduce waste, and support employee engagement and operational excellence.
- Ensure proper and efficient operation of corrugator by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment, and analyzing techniques.
- Provide manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests.
- Create and revise systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, recommending and implementing changes.
- Maintain inventories of Rollstock and corrugator supplies.
Position Requirements:
- 5 years’ manufacturing supervisory or management experience with preference in the corrugated industry.
- 3 years’ management experience.
- College degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering or related field, or professional experience in lieu of education
- 3 experience in the Corrugated Industry.
- Experience with Encore is highly preferred
- Experience with Amtech is highly preferred
- Union experience is a plus
About Spark Talent Acquisition:
Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.