2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit WestRock Company, based in Chattanooga, TN, seeks a 2nd Shift Finishing Supervisor to oversee finishing operations from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, directing the shift’s production staff and ensuring daily work orders are completed with quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, have supervisory experience in the corrugated industry, and possess strong math and communication skills; the role requires reading safety and maintenance docs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior supervisory experience in corrugated industry preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating manuals; write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production workflow for the 2nd shift.
• Direct supervision of the shift’s manufacturing staff and evaluate performance.
• Ensure training, safety, and regulatory compliance on the shift.
• Resolve production and quality issues; interact with maintenance and other departments.
• Support cost-saving efficiency and quality improvements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Shift leadership

Safety awareness

Reading & interpretation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 reportsIssue 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.