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# Production Supervisor at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.

- **Company:** Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
- **Location:** Syracuse, NY
- **Compensation:** $75k–$85k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/bcipkg/4bfb7ada-a342-48d3-b1db-c0b7b5359408

## Job description

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the production floor though supervision, development and training of the production team which includes approximately 20-30 associates.  In addition, it is responsible for the efficient movement of product through the plant with a focus on quality and timeliness. Reports to the Plant Manager.

Title:                     1st shift Production - Supervisor / Shift Supervisor

Reports to:         Plant Manager

Department:      Production

Schedule:           4:30AM-2:30PM; Monday- Friday

Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

- Follows and enforces established safety rules, ISO standards policies and procedures at all times
- Directs supervision of production staff including recruiting, selecting, training and developing associates through coaching and disciplinary actions
- Uses a Customer Driven approach to achieve KPI targets and engage associates in the improvement process (i.e. production quality, output, processes and efficiencies)
- Leads work teams focused on continuous improvement in safety, productivity, waste and quality improvement
- Maintains timekeeping and personnel records for all direct reports
- Maintains efficient workflows by monitoring processes and variables; implements cost reductions; develops reporting procedures and systems
- Completes production plan by establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising production schedules, resolving problems and reporting results or issues
- Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs; assists in troubleshooting machine issues
- Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, answering questions and responding to requests
- Creates and revises systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, budgetary and personnel requirements
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing associates on the use of all equipment and safety protocols
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications
- Assists with hands-on operation of machines, including operating and feeding press machines that require a full awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points and safety protocols
- Operate forklift, as needed, in tight spaces with human traffic

Skill Set:

- Proficient in lean methods
- Proficient in Amtech job costing module
- Proficient in Amtech RPM module
- Strong communication skills and mentoring skills
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

Qualifications Desired:

- High school diploma / GED
- Experience in the corrugated packaging industry highly preferred
- Certified forklift operator
- Working knowledge of all production machines, plant equipment and operations
- Results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment
- Demonstrates aptitude for problem-solving; ability to determine solutions for customers
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Drives results through others
- Assertive leader who holds self and others accountable
- 2-5 Years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Physical Requirements :

- Regularly stand, walk, and communicate throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Work safely around moving equipment, forklifts, and production machinery.
- Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings, machine pinch points, and safety hazards.
- Possess close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

About BCI:

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

## About Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BCI is a U.S.-based manufacturer of corrugated packaging and retail display solutions, providing end-to-end design, production, and fulfillment services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, Established)
- **Headquarters**: Fairlawn, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1958
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Corrugated packaging manufacturing, retail display solutions, contract packaging, industrial packaging, digital printing.
- Target customers: B2B – brands across food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, retail & grocery, industrial, building materials, and e-commerce.
- Mission or purpose statement: "To deliver innovative, performance-driven packaging built to protect products, elevate brands, and move merchandise at retail."

## Products & Services
- **Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing**: Custom boxes, e-commerce packaging, and shipping solutions produced with advanced flexographic and digital printing.
- **Retail POP Displays**: Full-pallet, half-pallet, and mini-pallet point-of-purchase displays designed to increase in-store visibility and sales.
- **Contract Packaging**: In-house assembly and packing of products into finished packaging, customized for client needs.
- **Digital Printing**: Short-run, high-speed digital printing for customization and quick turnaround.
- **Structural & Graphic Design**: End-to-end design services from concept through production, including structural engineering and high-impact graphics.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 65 years in business; nationwide manufacturing network spanning coast to coast; multiple facilities across the U.S.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (privately held, no external funding disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Continued investment in technology and talent; recent expansion of digital printing capabilities; coast-to-coast footprint with facilities in locations like Cedar Falls, IA; Reno, NV; Sioux Falls, SD; Syracuse, NY; Greenville, SC; Rochester, NY.

## Competitive Advantages
- **American-made, end-to-end innovation**: Combined design, manufacturing, and fulfillment under one roof, using U.S.-sourced materials.
- **Advanced equipment**: Capabilities include 7-color printing, precision cutting, and digital printing for speed and customization.
- **Nearly 70-year track record**: Proven reliability and deep industry expertise.
- **Sustainability focus**: Commitment to recyclable materials, right-sized packaging, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing without sacrificing performance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Helping brands meet environmental goals through sustainable packaging solutions.
- **Technology & talent**: Continuous investment in advanced printing equipment and employee development to stay ahead of industry trends.
- **Nationwide capability**: Leveraging a coast-to-coast manufacturing network to serve regional and national customers with speed and consistency.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: BCI emphasizes a "performance-driven" culture where teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation are valued. The company describes itself as a team of "makers, thinkers, and innovators."
- **Work model**: Most roles are on-site (manufacturing, design, engineering, logistics). Some hybrid positions exist (e.g., in Reno, NV). Corporate headquarters is in Fairlawn, OH.
- **Benefits package** (from careers page):
  - Bonus plans for all employees
  - Medical coverage with $0 deductible & $0 preventive care co-pays
  - Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
  - Dental and vision coverage
  - Life insurance
  - Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  - 401(k) with up to 3% match (50% on the first 6% of deferral)
  - Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  - Educational assistance reimbursement
  - Opportunity to own BCI stock
- **Community involvement**: Donates to local organizations and awards college scholarships to employees' children.
- **Career growth**: Offers training, advancement opportunities, and a "build a career that’s built to last" philosophy.

## Sources
1. [BCI Careers Page](https://www.bcipkg.com/careers/)
2. [BCI Homepage](https://www.bcipkg.com/)
3. [BCI Job Listings on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/bcipkg)
4. [BCI Corporate Fact Sheet](https://www.bcipkg.com/fact-sheet-bci-corporation/)
5. [BCI About Page](https://www.bcipkg.com/about/)

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