Plant Superintendent

Veritiv Corporation • Sycamore, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Plant Superintendent oversees production operations to ensure safe, efficient, and cost‑effective manufacturing that meets quality standards. This role works closely with site leadership and cross‑functional teams to set production priorities, manage schedules, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with safety, policy, and quality requirements. The position also has authority to identify and resolve product, process, and quality nonconformities to support operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience including 1-2 years in the packaging industry.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and scheduling instructions in environments with limited standardization.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, design, scheduling, and technical aspects of packaging, capable of building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.
• High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• Shipping/trucking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and adjust production operations by partnering with Production Supervisors, the Site Manager, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality teams to set priorities, schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments while optimizing cost, resources, equipment, and workforce utilization.
• Monitor production performance and respond to issues by adjusting schedules and priorities to address equipment failures, operational disruptions, and changing business needs.
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance by maintaining accurate production records, adhering to company policies, safety regulations, and quality system requirements, and leading the identification, documentation, and resolution of product, process, and quality nonconformities through corrective actions and control of nonconforming product.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees