Plant Superintendent

Veritiv Corporation
Sycamore, IL

Job Purpose:

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.

Job 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.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● 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.

● Shipping/trucking experience preferred.

Work Experience:

● 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.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED

This job operates in a production and office environment.

What We Offer

  • 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.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico
This description does not attempt to define the job's essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.

Posted 2026-03-20

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