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Virginia's manufacturing sector offers strong visa sponsorship opportunities, particularly in aerospace, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing around Hampton Roads and Richmond. Major employers like Newport News Shipbuilding, General Dynamics, and Altria actively sponsor international talent for engineering, production management, and specialized technical roles across the state's industrial corridors.
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Requisition ID: 14488
Location:
Staunton, VA, US, 24401
Department: Manufacturing & Operations
Travel: Up to 25%
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Production Supervisor role is responsible for safety, employee engagement, productivity, quality, and customer service on an assigned shift. This role directs and coordinates day-to-day shift activities by providing leadership and supervision. They will understand and align business operations as they execute the role to exceed customer expectations and align with GPI business, cultural, financial and operational objectives. They share an obligation to protect and strengthen Graphic Packaging International’s good reputation in our relationships with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, investors, and governmental agencies, and to act consistently with our core values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Relationships, and Teamwork.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.
- Work directly with and supervise a Production team of approximately 25 +/- employees during their given shift.
- Direct and support activities and personal compliance in developing a safe work environment and fostering a culture of safe performance.
- Achieve productivity goals by establishing and communicating clear goals, providing requisite resources to team, engaging the team and setting appropriate priorities / monitoring progress.
- Achieve safety goals by following defined safety procedures, encouraging involvement, following up on safety concerns, and modeling proper safe behaviors.
- Achieve desired level of engagement by providing leadership on the shift. This includes listening and responding to employee issues, taking decisive actions, recognizing excellent performance, and holding employees accountable.
- Achieve quality/waste goals by ensuring all direct reports are properly trained on their equipment, following proper procedures, performing requisite inspections, and following up on suggested improvements.
- Effectively communicates both up and down the organization on key issues (e.g. performance reviews, 1-on-1 meetings, safety meetings, monthly business results, etc.)
- Facilitate team meetings, intervene as necessary to keep the team’s goals and results consistent with company direction, and work with team members to develop their full potential.
- Initiate and conduct personnel actions such as discipline, performance evaluations, and payroll.
- Evaluate subordinate job performance and recommend appropriate personnel action.
- Administer, communicate and interpret work procedures and company policies.
- Guide and support team members in handling difficult or complex problems, and in resolving issues.
- Perform other duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team, including train, coach, mentor, counsel, and discipline.
- Strong strategic, analytical problem-solving ability (TCC/Trouble Cause Correction).
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills; ability to motivate people.
- Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, 5S or other discipline).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer skills with a focus on Microsoft office applications, QAD experience (preferred).
- Ability to work independently as well as the ability to coordinate activities with different departments.
- Strong safety orientation as per job requirements.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without accommodation.
REQUIREMENTS & PREFERENCES:
Background/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a manufacturing leadership role.
- Minimum of 3 years manufacturing supervisor experience strongly preferred.
Education/Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree (Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred) OR extensive work experience in a Production Supervisory role, required in lieu of degree.
Schedule Demands:
- Typical Supervisor schedule consists of 12-hour day shift or 12-hour night shift – generally includes every other weekend off, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; including early mornings, nights, and/or off weekends.
- This open position will be responsible for the 12-hour night shift.
Pay Range: $72,700.00 - $96,900.00
Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.
Nearest Major Market: Charlottesville
Nearest Secondary Market: Virginia
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Which manufacturing companies in Virginia sponsor work visas?
Newport News Shipbuilding leads Virginia's visa sponsorship for manufacturing roles, particularly for marine engineers and shipyard specialists. General Dynamics, Altria, DuPont, and Canon Virginia sponsor engineers, production managers, and technical specialists. The aerospace and defense manufacturing concentration in Hampton Roads creates additional sponsorship opportunities with contractors supporting NASA Langley and military installations.
How to find manufacturing visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Use Migrate Mate to browse manufacturing positions specifically filtered for Virginia employers who sponsor work visas. The platform shows verified sponsorship opportunities across Virginia's manufacturing hubs, from Newport News shipbuilding roles to Richmond-area chemical and tobacco manufacturing positions. Focus your search on engineering, production management, and specialized technical roles where sponsorship is most common.
What visa types are most common for manufacturing jobs in Virginia?
H-1B visas dominate for manufacturing engineers, quality managers, and production supervisors in Virginia's aerospace and defense sectors. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican engineers in automotive and chemical manufacturing. L-1 visas are common for international manufacturing companies with Virginia operations, while O-1 visas occasionally appear for specialized roles in advanced manufacturing and shipbuilding.
Which Virginia cities have the most manufacturing visa sponsorship opportunities?
Hampton Roads leads with Newport News Shipbuilding and aerospace manufacturing creating the highest concentration of sponsorship positions. Richmond offers opportunities in chemical manufacturing, tobacco processing, and food production. Virginia Beach and Norfolk provide additional manufacturing roles tied to defense contracting, while Roanoke and Lynchburg host smaller but active manufacturing employers.
Are there specific considerations for manufacturing visa sponsorship in Virginia?
Virginia's proximity to federal installations means many manufacturing roles require security clearances, which can complicate visa sponsorship timelines. The state's strong engineering programs at Virginia Tech and UVA create pathways from F-1 to H-1B status. Manufacturing prevailing wages in Virginia are competitive, particularly in Hampton Roads where defense spending drives higher compensation levels for sponsored positions.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored manufacturing jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.