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Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.\nReporting directly to the Plant Manager, as a Production Superintendent, the position is accountable for safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, material handling, cost performance, employee training and relations in a high-performance work team environment, capital improvements and budget preparation. Job demands monitoring production performance and implementing processes, procedures, and methods to improve results in all key functional areas. Position is responsible for implementing and maintaining best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for all production activities.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nEnsure the safety of all employees; lead a comprehensive safety program to prevent injuries. 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Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues. \nIdentify, propose, and implement capital projects to improve operational performance.\nJob Requirements:\nPrevious education and/or training in manufacturing, engineering, safety or related field preferred\nAbility to complete Red Cross 1st Aid & CPR/AED certification\nDemonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to include creating charts, graphs, SOP’s, One Point Lessons, presentations\nMust have high level of integrity, trust, and ethical standards\nMust be able and willing to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed to support all shifts.\nMust have above average communication skills (written & verbal)\nMust be able to maintain composure\nBilingual in Spanish and English is strongly preferred\nThis position is in our De Pere, WI faciliy.\nWe’d love to hear from you if:\nAssociate degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.\nProven record of safety leadership \nDemonstrate a strong work ethic, with a dedication to employees remaining safe \nComfortable in public speaking and training large groups of coworkers\nMinimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience or equivalent.\nPhysical Demands of the Position:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job unless such accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the Company.\nWork Environment:\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts in a production environment. 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