Production Supervisor, Finishing

Would you like to join a global growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values trust and be trusted achieve together renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Learn more about us as a workplace Adhesive Materials is now looking for a Production Supervisor Finishing who will be responsible for day-to-day operation of production unit. This is a straight third shift position working from 10:30 PM to 7:30 AM. It would also include working outside normal hours for training or other objectives and additional hours when necessary.

Greetings from your future manager

This is a great local opportunity to join our highly-motivated team at UPM Raflatac! You will be leading a production team at our state of the art manufacturing facility located in Dixon IL. UPM Adhesive Materials offers many opportunities to learn and grow. This role will be fast paced and critical to our success. Come join our team! Frank Alleven Finishing Manager.

What you will do

• Create and assure a safety conscious work environment.

• Be responsible for overseeing the day to day activities and effectiveness of production crew(s); assure appropriate staffing levels coverage and other practical matters participate in the recruitment and selection of new associates be in charge of daily and monthly reporting.

• Take care of Employee Relations including management of related administrative duties including payroll vacation attendance performance evaluations personal target setting and work schedules.

• Work closely with maintenance staff leadership to schedule required maintenance including planned and preventive maintenance tasks maintain appropriate documentation related to processes performance etc. analyze as appropriate to determine and execute on best practices.

• Be responsible for Finishing related housekeeping 5S and Lean6Sigma initiatives.

• Take care of Crew Production performance analysis and evaluation for providing process quality and waste improvement as well as implementation and control of working procedures in department in cooperation with department Manager and process engineers.

• Ensure adequate level of basic production supplies.

• Support implementation of UPM Step Change in Quality program initiatives for Dixon. Other tasks specified in the Quality Systems.

Who you are

• You any combination of education and experience equivalent to a BS in engineering or related field and 2-3 years supervisory experience in a paper converting / finishing environment and knowledge of mechanical and / or electrical maintenance.

• You can serve as an effective team leader and possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to relate well with a diverse group of co-workers and operators.

• You have well-developed problem solving skills and demonstrated inventiveness and initiative.

• You will fully support management teams decisions and learn and support our standard work processes.

• You have previous computer experience including MS Office products and automated production management systems.

This is what we offer to you

• Safety and well-being We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We prioritize the safety of all our employees ensuring everyone returns home safely.

• A meaningful job We do our work with professional pride producing high-quality sustainable products for our customers globally. Our community is built on great team spirit and commitment.

• Development opportunities We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career.

• Caring for people and the environment: Responsibility is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious sustainability targets and we keep aiming higher.

Together we can renew the everyday for a future beyond fossils!

Salary range: 67000 to 90000 USD / year

UPM offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Health insurance: comprehensive medical dental and vision plans

• Other insurances: disability coverage life and AD&D insurance

• Retirement plan: 401(k) with company match and employer retirement contribution

• Paid time off: 64 hours of paid time off; 40 hours of paid time leave; 11 company holidays

• Bonus: annual performance-based short-term incentive plan

• Other: professional development opportunities

Benefits are updated annually and plan level eligibility requirements may apply.

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Additional information

Thisposition is located Dixon IL.

To apply please submit your CV byMarch 13 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received andyou may be contacted before the application deadline.

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This job description is intended to be a guide and is not intended to be a contract of employment explicit or implicit. All contents are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company. Cooperation is expected of all employees. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Only candidates authorized to work within the United States without sponsorship will be considered.

UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

UPM is a material solutions company renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres advanced materials decarbonization solutions and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15800 people worldwide with annual sales of approximately 10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.

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