Production Superintendent at Qualified Professional & Technical Production Superintendent at Qualified Professional & Technical in Ashland, Virginia Posted in 8 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Production Superintendent (Paper/Packaging) Direct Hire Ashland, VA $110-140k What you'll do: Lead, coach, and develop frontline supervisors (4) and hourly employees (60+) to build capability, accountability and drive operational excellence across the production team. Leading daily paper machine operations to achieve SQDEP performance targets (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Efficiency, People). Drive execution of daily management systems, including structured shift handovers and production reviews. Using operational metrics and production data to identify improvement opportunities and deliver sustainable results Monitor performance, identify losses, and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives. Expanding your leadership impact by coaching supervisors and developing high-performing production teams Championing a strong safety culture through visible leadership, audits, risk reduction initiatives, and incident investigations Supporting continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and employee engagement What you need: Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Chemical Engineering, or related field 5-8+ years of progressive experience in paper manufacturing or similar heavy manufacturing industry Strong technical understanding of paper machine operations Proven success leading production teams and developing employees in a manufacturing setting Demonstrated ability to drive results through problem-solving, employee engagement, and continuous improvement Exposure to reliability programs, lean manufacturing practices, or manufacturing excellence systems Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills with a passion for developing people