Corrugator Operations Lead: Safety, Lean & Efficiency

WestRock Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401k with match

Training and development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor to lead the production team and ensure safety, quality and delivery. You will coordinate shift operations, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments to meet daily targets.

The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in corrugator supervision, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma practices. A Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred; multiple shifts are possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of corrugator/converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
• Experience working in a Lean environment and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proven track record in operations, manufacturing or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Be first point of contact for operators on mechanical failures or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures.
• Coordinate production with other departments to meet goals in a timely, cost-effective manner.
• Monitor activities to minimize waste and adhere to schedules.
• Input production data to measure KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, and inventory.
• Provide safety, environmental and health recommendations for the facility.
• Produce daily shift production reports and reviews to assess daily goals.
• Direct load factors/workflow to maximize capacity and efficient use of labor and tools.
• Coach employees, conduct performance reviews and enforce discipline.
• Recruit, orient, train staff and develop growth opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean methodology

Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor to lead the production team and ensure safety, quality and delivery. You will coordinate shift operations, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments to meet daily targets.

The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in corrugator supervision, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma practices. A Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred; multiple shifts are possible.