2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock is seeking a 2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor to oversee production activities and staff from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the Chattanooga area. The role focuses on directing workflow, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on the shift.

The successful candidate will have supervisory experience in manufacturing (preferably corrugated), strong math and communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and communicate effectively.
• Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing, preferably corrugated.
• Good math and communication skills; ability to differentiate colors.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production workflow on the assigned shift.
• Ensure quality standards, efficiencies and timely completion of work orders.
• Troubleshoot production issues and maintain a visible plant presence.
• Direct supervision of the shift's manufacturing staff.
• Evaluate and review hourly employee performance.
• Ensure training of production personnel and maintain training docs.
• Review daily production reports and issue work orders to maintenance.
• Ensure safety and environmental rules are followed and a safe work environment is maintained.
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to meet production requirements.
• Support cost‑effective efficiency and quality improvements.
• Assist management in executing operating strategies and achieving goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Corrugated industry knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

The Opportunity

The 2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor position is responsible for the production activities and staff on the assigned shift.

This is a 2nd shift position (2:00 pm to 11:00 pm).

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

• Coordinate and direct production workflow; ensure quality standards, production efficiencies and timely completion of work orders are met
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to production, and quality issues; maintain a physical presence in the plant
• Direct supervision of the shift’s manufacturing staff
• Evaluate and review hourly employee performance
• Ensure training of shift’s production personnel; update and maintain training documentation
• Review daily production reports
• Issue work orders to maintenance; ensure that preventative maintenance is being performed as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environment
• Interact with various departments and personnel, including other shift supervisors, set-up team, and temporary staffing agency (when applicable) to assure production requirements are met
• Assist with development and maintenance of cost-effective efficiency and quality improvements
• Assist Management in executing operating strategies and plans, and achieving company goals and objectives

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills.
• The Manufacturing Supervisor position requires prior supervisory experience or at least five (5) years corrugated industry experience and experience in the operation of the same or similar equipment. Excellent math and communications skills (verbal and written) are also required as is the ability to differentiate colors.

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.

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.