Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Milton; On-site; CAD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits & pension

Management support in culture

Sustainability & safety focus

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Supervisor to manage day-to-day shift operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery commitments. The role coordinates production activities, maintains records, and drives continuous improvement initiatives.

The position requires leading a continental 12-hour shift, optimizing production, and maintaining inventory accuracy while working with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees.
• Ability to provide technical direction or resources to others.
• Knowledge of corrugated box making an asset.
• Knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities by allocating work assignments and determining work distribution, setting priorities and leading the team.
• Reassigns work to ensure uninterrupted service to customers.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Instruct and evaluate teams

Technical direction

Corrugated knowledge

Policies and procedures

Effective communication

Trust with management

Strategic leadership

12-hour shifts

Job description

A Leader that resonates corporate/divisional goals and vision through clear and consistent communication demonstrating exemplary core behaviors and alignment with Safety and Culture principles. Possess a willing attitude, a sense of purpose and the flexibility to adapt to situational challenges.

The Supervisor will be responsible to manage the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are met. You will work in a collaborative environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations.

How you will impact this position

Coordinates daily activities by allocating work assignments and determining work distribution, setting priorities and leading the team.

Reassigns work, as required, to ensure no interruption in service to customers.

Demonstrates & enforces plant safety regulations, housekeeping and engages employees to become safety conscious.

Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices

Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.

Identifies staff development and training needs, documents training and ensures that training is effective.

Maintain proper production records and logs ensuring process controls are in place & are effective.

Maintain proper material inventory levels, initiate purchase orders and reconcile inventory.

Maintains knowledge of corrugated and converting machinery and equipment and board grades.

What you need to succeed

• Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees.
• Ability to provide technical direction or resources to others.
• Knowledge of corrugated box making an asset
• Knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision
• Strategic thinking and leadership skills
• Ability to work continental 12-hour shifts

What WestRock Offers you

• Competitive salary, benefits and pension plan
• Supportive management team
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $70,500 - $117,500. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.