Converting Operations Supervisor - Lean Packaging

Smurfit Westrock; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, a leading sustainable packaging company, seeks a Converting Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient production at the Corrugated Container facility. You will set performance expectations, monitor KPIs, and coach a team to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, a bachelor’s in business/engineering (preferred), and at least 3 years in converting supervisory roles within packaging.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. — Required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management — Preferred.
• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility — Required.
• Experience in Lean environments; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to coach and train employees.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
• Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
• 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
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence

Skills

Lean environment

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Smurfit Westrock, a leading sustainable packaging company, seeks a Converting Supervisor to oversee safe, efficient production at the Corrugated Container facility. You will set performance expectations, monitor KPIs, and coach a team to meet targets while upholding safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, a bachelor’s in business/engineering (preferred), and at least 3 years in converting supervisory roles within packaging.