2nd Shift Corrugator Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a 2nd Shift Corrugator Supervisor to lead safe, efficient production. You will supervise crews, monitor KPIs, and coordinate with departments to meet schedules while upholding quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in manufacturing, corrugator experience, and strong communication. Requires HS diploma; BS preferred. We offer comprehensive training and a competitive salary. Drug screening after conditional offer is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Corrugator experience preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience with AS/400, Kiwi planner, and Factory Floor Feedback software.
• Industry product knowledge and safety acumen.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety briefs to crews on a shift daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Monitor production demands and KPI performance; report results.
• Supervise daily production activities and oversee team performance.
• Troubleshoot machines and quality defects; identify resources to fix problems.
• Request maintenance and submit work orders for equipment issues.
• Ensure quality standards meet specifications; perform audits for safety, machines and housekeeping.
• Staff the Corrugator to meet customer demands and manage scheduling changes.
• Communicate across plant functions to achieve production goals.
• Maintain positive union relations and interdepartmental collaboration.

Skills

Communication

Safety

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

AS/400

Kiwi planner

Factory Floor Feedback

Job description

The Opportunity

The 2nd Shift Corrugator Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production. In addition, the Corrugator Supervisor will also communicate expectations, monitor production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Execute safety briefs to crews on a shift, daily, weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Continuously monitor workplace safety to identify and address any unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with all company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies.
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Corrugator utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’S) and report results on the machine scorecard.
• Report all overruns, shortages, and equipment breakdowns on the daily shift report to exchange information with all departments in the plant.
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members and monitoring performance levels of each team member.
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
• Oversee production demands and machine workloads throughout the day
• Sustain productivity levels by properly staffing the Corrugator to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changes.
• Troubleshoot machinesissues and quality defects that may arise throughout the shift. Be proficient in identifying available resources to correct problems.
• Ensure proper operations of equipment by requesting maintenance repairs and or submitting maintenance work orders.
• Ensure quality standards are within specifications for each order.
• Perform various audits for safety, machines and housekeeping.
• Able to work any shift.
• Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (Vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved.
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Union to align business needs and requirements
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Provide recommendations on disciplinary action and recommend potential improvements, as necessary
• This job has 8 to 12 direct reports per shift.

What you need to succeed:

• 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment required
• Corrugator experience preferred
• High school diploma or G.E.D required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with AS/400, Kiwi planner software, Factory Floor Feedback software
• Industry product knowledge
• Safety acumen

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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