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Corrugated Supervisor

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR)

Middletown, NY

Filed under Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing

Full job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Available Positions: 1

Location: On-Site

Application Deadline: Sep 23, 2026


Summary


Corrugated Supervisor leads packaging production, ensuring safety, quality, equipment efficiency, waste reduction, and target achievement.


Key Activities


  • Supervise daily production activities to ensure customer orders are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Lead, coach, train, and develop production employees while maintaining a positive and accountable work environment.
  • Assign manpower and coordinate staffing to maximize productivity and equipment utilization.
  • Monitor production performance, machine efficiency, downtime, scrap, waste, and labor utilization.
  • Ensure products meet established quality specifications and customer requirements.
  • Oversee corrugator and converting operations, including printing, slotting, die-cutting, folding, gluing, stitching, and related processes.
  • Monitor raw material usage, including linerboard, medium, inks, adhesives, and other production supplies.
  • Identify production problems and work with Maintenance and Engineering to resolve equipment issues and minimize downtime.
  • Ensure proper machine setup, changeovers, and operating procedures are followed.
  • Track and communicate key production metrics, including throughput, efficiency, waste, downtime, and quality.
  • Conduct shift meetings and communicate production priorities, safety expectations, quality issues, and operational updates.
  • Coordinate with Production Planning, Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Shipping to maintain smooth workflow.
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure employees follow all company policies, OSHA requirements, safety procedures, and housekeeping standards.
  • Investigate production, safety, and quality issues and implement appropriate corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate production records, reports, and documentation.
  • Cross-train employees to ensure adequate coverage for critical production positions.
  • Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure equipment is properly maintained.


Preferred Skills


  • Basic computer skills; experience with ERP/MES production systems preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities.


Educations & Experience


  • High school diploma or GED required; technical degree or college coursework preferred.
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Corrugated packaging experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of corrugated manufacturing and converting processes.
  • Experience with corrugators, flexographic printing, die-cutting, folder-gluers, stitchers, or related equipment preferred.


Are you looking for your next opportunity? We can help.

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.

TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.

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Job ID: 8396

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