Job Description

Level: Management
Job Location: York - York, PA 17402
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: None
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: ManufacturingYork Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready, and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the Consumer Products world.   We are in search of a highly motivated, self-driven, Plant Superintendent to join our successful team.
Job

Summary:
Direct production with respect to every aspect of scheduling, production and shipping.  Assure a safe work environment while delivering a quality finished product to our customers on time.
Essential Job Functions:
- Monitor daily production and make required changes to our schedule to support shipping pull system for on time delivery.
- Ensure our employees are provided a safe work environment and practice safe work behavior.
- Communicate with all three shifts daily to discuss any production, employee or quality concerns.
- Develop strategic plans for production to support company objectives.
- Identify and develop improvement plans for underperforming machines or employees.
- Daily meetings with engineering and maintenance to help facilitate predictive and preventive maintenance to reduce or eliminate unscheduled downtime.
- Provide support for sales and structure with design and implementation of new items.
- Perform all management and leadership responsibilities and functions including hiring, training, motivating, disciplining, addressing and resolving complaints, production planning, employee assessments, succession planning, and equipment assessments.
In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

QualificationsBasic

Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of  8 years of experience working in a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising employees within a manufacturing, production, industrial or lead experience within the paper industry
- Availability to work shift work and overtime as needed
- Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as Word (to write business correspondence), Excel (for use of spreadsheets, reporting, simple formulas) and Outlook (for internal and external correspondence)
- Must possess problem solving/root cause analysis skills; leadership and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate teams to exceed expectation; communication, planning and organization skills; sense of urgency and accountability; customer focus; ability to work effectively in cross-functional team environment
- Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
- Ability to effectively conduct meetings and training sessions.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to multi-task and handle a number of issues at one time.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.
Preferred

Qualifications:
- Experience leading an employee training/development program in an industrial manufacturing environment
- Prefer minimum 5 years of corrugated knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, business, engineering, or related field
- Experience working in Corrugated Packaging, Containerboard, Folding Carton, or Paper industries
- Experience working with CTI application
Machines/Tools/Equipment:
- Corrugator, Flexo’s,  Flat Bed Die Cutters, Rotary Die Cutters, Joiners, Printing
- Personal Protective Equipment as required.
Safety:
Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.
Working Conditions:
- Non climate controlled facility with exposure to a wide range of temperatures and humidity.
- Manufacturing environment working around machinery, moving equipment, and noise levels requiring mandatory hearing protection.
- Substantial part of the workday involves standing or walking.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.
York Container participates in E-Verify.