Corrugator Production Supervisor - 1st Shift | Lean Leader

Smurfit Westrock; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid vacation (15 days)

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Dayton, NJ is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Corrugator on the 1st shift. You will oversee safe, efficient operations, drive performance, and coach a team to meet daily targets and KPIs.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, corrugator experience, 3+ years of supervisory packaging experience, and Lean/Six Sigma certification. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Corrugator experience required.
• 3+ years packaging-converting supervisory experience required.
• Lean environment experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Ability to coach and train employees across functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day shift operations with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Serve as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to meet production goals on time and within budget.
• Monitor KPIs around efficiencies, downtime and inventory; report daily production.
• Direct maintenance to troubleshoot problems and perform preventative work.
• Provide performance reviews and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Recruit, orient, train staff and develop growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with plant safety regulations and customer commitments.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Coaching

Training

Troubleshooting

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Engineering/Operations

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Dayton, NJ is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Corrugator on the 1st shift. You will oversee safe, efficient operations, drive performance, and coach a team to meet daily targets and KPIs.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, corrugator experience, 3+ years of supervisory packaging experience, and Lean/Six Sigma certification. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for success.