Production Supervisor
Smurfit Westrock
Job Description
The Opportunity:\u202F The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the production department employees in order to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.\u202F How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:\u202F Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality,deliveryand cost\u202F Acts as first point of contact for operatorsregardingmechanical failure or production issues\u202F Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate\u202F Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives areaccomplishedina timelyand cost-effective manner\u202F Monitor production activities toeliminatewaste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules\u202F Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime,inventoryand overall production\u202F Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility\u202F Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met\u202F Controlload factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor,toolsand equipment.\u202F Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.\u202F Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.\u202F Directsmaintenanceemployees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.\u202F Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to becomesafety-conscious.\u202F Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.\u202F What you need to succeed:\u202F High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required\u202F Bachelor\u2019s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred\u202F 3+ yearsof corrugatorsupervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required.\u202F Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.\u202F Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain\u202F Excellent communication and listening skills.\u202F Proventrack recordof effective problem-solving\u202F Ability to embrace continuous improvement.\u202F Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions\u202F Ability to coach and train employees\u202F Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.\u202F Ability to make independent, effective decisions.\u202F Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player.\u202F Flexibility to work multiple shifts.\u202F\u202F What we offer:\u202F Corporate culturebasedon integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.\u202F Comprehensive training withnumerouslearning and development opportunities.\u202F An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.\u202F Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!\u202F A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.\u202F Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.