Converting Production Supervisor – Lean Ops & Safety

Smurfit Westrock; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision starting day 1

Employee discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Converting department, ensuring safe, efficient operations and achievement of production targets. The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost control across shifts.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or GED), 3+ years of converting packaging supervisory experience, and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of converting packaging supervisory experience.
• 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.
• Coaching and training employees.
• On-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient production operations within the Converting department.
• Communicate performance expectations to ensure production targets and metrics are met.
• Supervise machine productivity and quality; coach and mentor team members.
• Manage shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to schedule.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve efficiencies and reduce overtime and downtime.
• Track KPIs and report daily production results.
• Plan workforce and schedules; monitor attendance and vacations.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Excellent communication

Listening skills

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Coaching and training

Self-directed

Flexibility to work multiple shifts

Lean / Six Sigma familiarity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the Converting department, ensuring safe, efficient operations and achievement of production targets. The role requires strong leadership, coaching, and a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost control across shifts.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or GED), 3+ years of converting packaging supervisory experience, and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity.