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Smurfit Westrock

Conover (NC)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 82,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training
Opportunities to learn and grow
Competitive compensation

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in North Carolina is seeking a production supervisor to oversee day-to-day department functions, support plant initiatives, and ensure safe, efficient operations with 5S housekeeping. You will coordinate crewing, monitor labor usage, help maintain procedures, and drive Performance Excellence by removing OEE roadblocks, while communicating with managers, maintenance and production staff.

We offer comprehensive training and ongoing growth opportunities, plus competitive

Qualifications

  • Ability to use and read basic measurement devices.
  • Ability to operate lift truck.
  • General mechanical aptitude.
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Schedule Assistant, AS400)
  • Able to follow detailed instructions for training and quality; communicate with managers and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and adjust crewing machines according to demands and departmental goals.
  • Monitor labor usage.
  • Support employee needs and monitor culture; report to department manager.
  • Be conscious of safety issues and concerns.
  • Work with department manager to maintain procedures and processes supporting Performance Excellence.
  • Work with department manager on internal advisories and corrective actions within the complaint database.
  • Direct and evaluate department personnel.
  • Discuss OEE improvement daily with operators and track goals.
  • Follow through on employee reviews and development.

Skills

Measurement devices reading
Lift truck operation
Mechanical aptitude
Computer skills

Tools

AS400
Schedule Assistant

Job description

Description & Requirements

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.

Description & Requirements

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

Responsible for ensuring day-to-day functions of department are carried out. Support plant initiatives and directives. Relieve Department Manager. Maintain housekeeping and 5S to standards set by management. Follow all Smurfit Westrock Core Values and Behaviors. Additional job duties as assigned by department Team Lead.

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordinate and adjust crewing machines according to demands and departmental goals.
  • Monitor labor usage.
  • Be conscious of employee needs and assist them with any issues/concerns, monitoring the culture and reporting to the department manager both good and bad.
  • Be conscious of all safety issues and concerns.
  • Work with the department manager to help maintain procedures and processes supporting Performance Excellence.
  • Work with department manager on internal advisories and corrective actions within the complaint database.
  • Direct and evaluate department personnel
  • Talks about OEE improvement daily with all operators and tracks goals and wins. Should be able to readily identify OEE roadblocks and actively pursue their removal.
  • Assist department manager is setting employee expectations and tracks development. Assist department manager with timely follow through on employee reviews and increase
What You Need To Succeed
  • Ability to use and read basic measurement devices, (calculator, tape measure, and ruler.)
  • Ability to operate lift truck. Ability to operate pallet jack.
  • General mechanical aptitude. .
  • Good computer skills (Excel, Word, Schedule Assistant, AS400)
  • Able to follow detailed instructions for training and quality. Communicate with managers, customer service, accounting, production employees
What We Offer

A workplace culture built on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Comprehensive training and ongoing opportunities to learn and grow.

Competitive Compensation Based On Experience, Skills, And Performance.

A career with a global packaging leader where Safety, Sustainability, and Inclusion are foundational to daily operations

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.

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