2nd Shift Production Line Leader

Smurfit-Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

Mental Health

401(k) with 5% company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term DisabilityInsurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Line Leader to oversee a production line in an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant. You will drive line setup, inventory control, and line efficiency while supervising temporary staff and ensuring CGMP-compliant quality and safety procedures.

The role requires strong communication, math skills, and the ability to work under pressure on the 2nd shift (3p-11p, M-F). Overtime and weekend work may be needed, with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and specifications.
• Set-up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram.
• Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift's production and the start of the next shift, if applicable.
• Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order and train them accordingly.
• Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor.
• Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals.
• Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and CGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions.
• Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system.
• Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices.
• Responsible for safety on the line and for adhering to all safety rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training.
• Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Math

Teamwork

English fluency

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Line Leader to oversee a production line in an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant. You will drive line setup, inventory control, and line efficiency while supervising temporary staff and ensuring CGMP-compliant quality and safety procedures.

The role requires strong communication, math skills, and the ability to work under pressure on the 2nd shift (3p-11p, M-F). Overtime and weekend work may be needed, with a competitive hourly rate.