What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Winpak Recruiting?
Winpak Control Group Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Manufacturing Team based out of Norwood, New Jersey.
In this role, the Production Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations across the production floor, including the press room, slitting, and inspection areas. This role ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality products that meet internal and customer requirements while driving operational efficiency, cost control, and continuous improvement across current and future production needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily production operations across press room, slitting, and inspection areas, ensuring safety, efficiency, and consistent quality output.
- Drive execution of production plans in alignment with operational goals, working closely with the Manufacturing Manager and senior leadership.
- Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements to enhance productivity, material utilization, and cost efficiency.
- Identify, recommend, and implement process, technology, and workflow improvements to optimize manufacturing performance.
- Supervise, train, and develop production staff while fostering accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement culture.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide timely coaching, feedback, and leadership development support.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, quality, regulatory, and company policy requirements, maintaining accurate training and safety records.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and lead resolution of production disruptions to minimize downtime.
- Manage operational priorities, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure consistent execution of policies and procedures across teams.
- Support budgeting, cost control initiatives, and resource optimization efforts.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve quarterly and annual operational targets.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to strategic operational planning.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 7 years of industry-related manufacturing or production experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with an assertive and clear communication style.
- Proven ability to lead teams, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration across departments.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Demonstrated ability to think both strategically and tactically in a production environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supervising multi-functional production areas (e.g., press, slitting, inspection).
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Experience in training program development and workforce capability building.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or similar methodologies.
Additional Details
- This position is for Day shift.
- This role is 100% onsite.
- Production floor conditions may include noise, heights, temperature changes, and working around equipment.
Wage Range: $33–$37
Why Winpak?
Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:
- Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
- Travel coverage
- Disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Tuition assistance program
- Retirement savings plans
- A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.
Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.
At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
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Salary : $33 - $37