Production Relief Supervisor

Production Relief Supervisor
Location: Mount Vernon, Ohio
Work Arrangement: On-site manufacturing facility
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a hands-on Production Relief Supervisor to support daily production operations at a corrugated packaging manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Ohio. This position provides supervisory coverage across all three shifts, including coverage for other supervisors during vacations and absences.
The successful candidate will help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production while supporting employee development, teamwork, operational communication, and compliance with established safety and quality programs.
Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry is required. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership, accountability, initiative, and the ability to manage employee relations professionally.
Key Responsibilities

• Supervise employees involved in the daily production of corrugated board and related manufacturing operations.
• Train employees, plan and assign work, direct daily activities, and evaluate employee performance.
• Recognize strong performance, address performance concerns, and resolve workplace conflicts professionally.
• Promote a safe working environment, quality production, teamwork, and efficient operations.
• Lead by example through a proactive attitude, accountability, professionalism, and consistent performance.
• Communicate operational information clearly in writing and verbally with production employees, supervisors, plant management, office personnel, customers, and vendors.
• Promote and enforce compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and other organizational programs.
• Conduct individual, team, and small-group training as assigned by site leadership.
• Deliver training on topics such as safety, machine setup, machine operation, Quality Management Systems (QMS), and Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) operation.
• Maintain accurate training records and related documentation.
• Provide supervisory coverage across all three shifts and assist with weekend coverage when needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in the corrugated packaging industry.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to promote safety, quality, teamwork, and production efficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and management at different organizational levels.
• Willingness to work across all three shifts and cover some weekends as operational needs require.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, accountability, conflict resolution, and employee development skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Experience in corrugated board, box manufacturing, packaging production, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with employee training, performance management, production scheduling, and shift coverage.
• Familiarity with safety training, machine setup, quality management systems, and powered industrial truck operations.