Night Production Supervisor - Paper Center of Excellence

Leola, PA, will soon be home to Dart’s new paper plate manufacturing Center of Excellence! This industry-leading facility will be an efficient manufacturing powerhouse, with the capacity to meet the growing demand for paper-based food and beverage packaging.

If you’re hungry for a fulfilling career where you can help shape the future of paper manufacturing, we invite you to fill up your plate at Dart!

At Dart, we know great operations start with great leaders. That’s why we’re seeking a Night Shift Production Supervisor who can build, develop, and inspire a new team at our paper dinnerware Center of Excellence. If you're ready to coach people, lead with purpose, and help drive a successful facility launch, we want to hear from you.

Work Schedule:

• Initial schedule will be Monday–Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM for training.
• Will transition to 24/7 operations later this year; flexibility required.
• 7:00PM - 7:00 AM shift when production starts.

What You’ll Do - Results:

• Build and execute daily production schedules and staffing plans
• Ensure timely, efficient execution of production goals and output targets
• Track and report KPIs with accuracy—safety, quality, service, efficiency
• Conduct floor audits, quality checks, and maintain compliance documentation
• Lead employee coaching, performance feedback, and development planning
• Hire, train, and onboard hourly team members for new production lines
• Drive high engagement and low turnover through clear expectations and team support
• Reduce downtime and quality issues through problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Ensure strong adherence to safety procedures, GMP, and company standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve production issues and improve flow

What You Bring - Competencies:

• Leads by example and fosters a culture of accountability
• Builds trust, motivates others, and maintains team focus in fast-paced conditions
• Communicates clearly and constructively across shifts and departments
• Makes data-informed decisions and adjusts to changing production needs
• Champions lean thinking and continuous improvement on the shop floor

Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) years of experience in a production environment
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience required with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills
• Demonstrated leadership in production or manufacturing supervision
• Experience starting up production lines and onboarding hourly employees
• Strong safety mindset with a proven safety track record
• Skilled in floor supervision, scheduling, and performance tracking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production systems (e.g., SAP)
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and GMP standards
• Experience in paper converting, packaging, or plastics/chemical processing preferred
• Comfortable being hands-on in a fast-paced, startup environment

Travel:

• Travel is required (up to 50%) for the first several months/throughout 2025-2026. Travel will be for onboarding, training, ongoing operational excellence and other purposes. Travel will, for the most part, take place Monday – Friday, but some weekend travel may be required.

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Overview: Dart makes everyday products that give people the freedom to enjoy the food & drinks they love, wherever they are. From to-go containers and dinnerware to tamper-evident food packaging and even the red SOLO cup, Dart products have been keeping people on the go and having fun for 65 years.

We’re a family-owned, family-focused company of 12,000 employees united by a shared set of values and dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Headquartered in Mason, MI, with 30 locations in three countries, we’re proud of our ability to innovate, manufacture and lead the way with each new generation of quality products.

Benefits: Dart Container full-time employees enjoy great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching contributions, paid vacation, paid holidays, short-term disability, tuition assistance, product discounts and more.

Dart Container is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer.

• THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law.

Dart Container is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this website or for the application process, you should call Dart at (800) 545-3278 Ext 3370 or email us at [email protected]. Relay calls can be made by dialing 711 or the relay number for your state.

If you experience difficulty applying online, you may call (800) 545-3278 Ext 3390 or email us at [email protected] for assistance.

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