Lead Production Shift Supervisor, Backend Operations

Smurfit Westrock; West Point (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Mill in West Point, VA is seeking a highly engaged and visible Production Shift Supervisor for Backend Operations. This frontline leader will ensure safe, environmentally compliant, reliable and efficient operation of mill assets while developing employees and driving operational excellence.

You will lead safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence initiatives; manage crews and equipment, monitor performance metrics, coordinate shift turnovers, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience considered.
• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing operation.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, process control, and equipment reliability principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Preferred: experience in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety leadership and enforce company safety standards for assigned crews.
• Ensure environmental compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.
• Direct shift operation of Backend Operations assets to meet production and reliability goals.
• Manage crews and equipment to maximize reliability and efficiency.
• Use data to monitor process performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate shift turnovers and communicate production status across teams.
• Develop employee capability through training, qualification progression, mentoring, and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Operations management

Team development

Communication

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PI System

EKHO

EPAM

Wedge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Mill in West Point, VA is seeking a highly engaged and visible Production Shift Supervisor for Backend Operations. This frontline leader will ensure safe, environmentally compliant, reliable and efficient operation of mill assets while developing employees and driving operational excellence.

You will lead safety, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence initiatives; manage crews and equipment, monitor performance metrics, coordinate shift turnovers, and support