Job Description
Production Supervisor
City:  Schenectady
Province/State:  New York

Welcome to Cascades!

Bring your expertise to a people-first, dynamic environment where your ideas come to life and excellence shapes everything we do. Join JAMES ROCKWELL's team on 3RD Shift working Monday - Friday 11:00PM – 7:00AM as a Production Supervisor in Schenectady and help build a more sustainable future.

What’s In It For You

Taking care of our people is in our nature - so you’ll enjoy:

  • Competitive Annual Salary between $85,000-$95,000 + Profit Sharing
  • Career pathways that support your goals in a values driven environment where your work directly supports customer success.
  • Excellent Benefits Package: Wellness Plan Options, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off
  • Financial Benefits: Retirement Savings Plan, Profit Sharing, Stock Purchase Plan
  • Wellness Benefits:  Employee Assistance Plan, Lifestyle Flex Benefit Allowance
  • A collaborative, respectful, and people-centered workplace 

 

Your Role

As Production Supervisor, you’ll take on real challenges that bring out your full potential. 
Your scope includes:

  • Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Lead and support third-shift production teams to achieve safety, quality, productivity, waste, and cost performance targets.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, eliminate waste, and enhance operational performance.
  • Monitor production metrics and operating parameters, develop action plans to address performance gaps, and ensure timely follow-through on corrective actions.
  • Provide coaching, training, and daily direction to employees while fostering engagement, accountability, and teamwork.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance and Quality teams to troubleshoot equipment and process issues, ensuring reliable operations and consistent product quality.
  • Conduct routine floor presence and operational audits to identify opportunities for process improvements and sustain best practices.
  • Ensure accurate shift documentation, production reporting, and communication during shift turnovers.
  • Manage employee performance through regular feedback, recognition, coaching, and development planning.
  • Support workforce scheduling, staffing needs, and timekeeping activities to ensure operational continuity.

 

What You Bring

You're a natural fit for Production Supervisor if you have:

  • High School Diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology or Business Administration.  A combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Willing to work 11:00PM  - 7:00AM Monday – Friday.
  • 2+ years’ experience in leadership and lean continuous improvement processes in a manufacturing environment.  Packaging manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence.
  • Ability to solve problems and prioritize daily tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent computer skills to include MS365 and SAP or ERP software.

 

If you bring the same care to who you are as to what you do, we’d love to meet you!

 

Apply now and join our team as Production Supervisor in Schenectady.

 

Cascades values diversity and inclusion and considers all applications equitably. 

 

Information at a Glance

Discover Cascades

Since 1964, Cascades has been driving innovation in the manufacturing sector by offering sustainable, innovative, and value-creating solutions in packaging, hygiene, and recycling.

At Cascades, we respect nature. And above all, we respect our 9,000 employees. With more than 65 facilities across North America, we offer a committed and diverse environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to the company’s success. 

You are our greatest strength!