Production Supervisor

Avature; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor at its Wakefield facility. This role involves managing employees, ensuring safety and quality standards, and coordinating manufacturing operations effectively. Ideal candidates possess relevant experience and skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of related experience in operations or manufacturing.
• Ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant employees and oversee production schedules.
• Enforce safety regulations and ensure quality procedures.
• Monitor production activities and workflow.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Opportunity summary: As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

This is a 2nd or 3rd shiftposition working onsite at our Wakefield, MA manufacturing facility.

How you will impact WestRock

• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
• Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
• Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule
• Work with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 to 4 years of related experience
• 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
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions
• Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.