Posted August 17, 2026

Production Superintendent

Qualified Professional and Technical

Ashland, VA, US Full Time

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

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