3rd Shift Production Team Lead

Smurfit Westrock plc; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

401k with company match

Paid vacation time & holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Short- & Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Team Leader in Flint, MI to oversee three to four production lines and Line Leads, ensuring efficient assembly of customer orders. The role includes running routine reports, managing inventory, resolving order issues, and maintaining quality metrics. Forklift operation may be required.

Hours are Mon - Fri, 10:30pm-7am with overtime and weekends as needed. A high school diploma and at least two years leading a crew are required, along with basic computer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience leading a crew in a production or distribution environment.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee three to four Line Leads and production lines.
• Run routine reports, queries, and process orders through the fulfillment system.
• Research and resolve order irregularities and processing issues.
• Identify and track materials used in production.
• Maintain all inventory control practices for assigned fulfillment location(s).
• Verify physical stock counts and report variances prior to adjusting system counts.
• Prepare reports such as open orders, inventory balances, and shortages.
• Develop and maintain quality and productivity metrics and implement continuous improvement plans.

Skills

English proficiency

Leadership

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

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:

Based in Flint, Michigan, the Production Team Leader oversees three to four production lines, Line Leads, and their employees to ensure an efficient assembly of customer orders.

Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:30pm-7am (overtime and weekends as needed)

Pay Rate: $23/hr

Location: Flint, MI 48505

How you will impact Packaging Solutions Smurfit Westrock:

• Oversee three to four Line Leads and production lines
• Run routine reports, queries, and process orders through the fulfillment system
• Research and resolve order irregularities and processing issues
• Identify and track materials used in production
• Maintain all inventory control practices for assigned fulfillment location(s)
• Verify physical stock counts and investigate and report reasons for variances prior to adjusting system counts
• Prepare reports such as open orders, inventory balances, and shortages
• Compare physical inventories to office records or compute figures from records such as sales orders, production records, or purchase invoices to determine current inventory levels
• Develop and maintain quality and productivity metrics and implement continuous improvement plans to enhance warehouse performance
• Quickly identify and communicate issues to branch and inventory management
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required
• Operate a forklift as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What you need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience leading a crew in a production or distribution environment
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Basic computer skills

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to walk up to 100 yards repeatedly without assistance
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly without assistance or equipment
• Ability to independently use all material-handling equipment
• Visual ability to support close, distance, and peripheral vision, and to adjust focus as needed

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
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation time & holidays
• Life Insurance & AD&D
• Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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.