Converting Production Supervisor - Lead Safety & Output

WestRock Company; Canada; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training and development

Benefits package including medical, Rx

401k with company match

Job summary

WestRock Company in Canada is seeking a Converting Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient operations on the Corrugated Container line. You will supervise production, coach team members, and drive performance against KPIs while ensuring quality and adherence to safety policies.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years of supervisory experience in packaging, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. You will lead shift activities, support continuous improvement, and collaborate across functions

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management preferred.
• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility required.
• Experience in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually.
• Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies.
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing KPIs and report results on the plant scorecard.
• Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies.
• Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are met.
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels.
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence.

Skills

Lean environment

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Operations management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

WestRock Company in Canada is seeking a Converting Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient operations on the Corrugated Container line. You will supervise production, coach team members, and drive performance against KPIs while ensuring quality and adherence to safety policies.

This role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years of supervisory experience in packaging, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma. You will lead shift activities, support continuous improvement, and collaborate across functions