Nightshift Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Nightshift Production Supervisor for Woodridge, IL to manage the shift, assign work, plan daily production, and drive performance of direct reports while upholding GMPs and SOPs.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on cross-training and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience if external candidate; printing experience preferred.
• Must have demonstrated ability to do the jobs he/she is supervising or quickly gain a working knowledge of those jobs.
• Must have good Mechanical Aptitude.
• Must have effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Ensures department meets production and quality goals on a daily basis.
• Identifies, documents and shares departmental metrics for Productivity, Safety, Quality, Waste and any other metrics required by the company.
• Plans and schedules staffing to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.
• Manages employee performance by setting goals and consistently holding employees accountable for meeting performance standards.
• Conducts on-time performance reviews of direct reports.
• Trains or ensures training is conducted in Safety, GMPs, Quality systems rules and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Training staff

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

College degree preferred

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.

Nightshift Production Supervisor - Woodridge, IL

The Opportunity

Ensure the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, all S.O.Ps, work instructions, and GMPs. Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost. Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s core processes. Responsible for day-to-day management of the entire shift, including handing out work assignments, daily planning, managing performance of direct reports, operational decisions, problem-solving, and conflict management.

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.

Nightshift Production Supervisor - Woodridge, IL

The Opportunity

Ensure the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, all S.O.Ps, work instructions, and GMPs. Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost. Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s core processes. Responsible for day-to-day management of the entire shift, including handing out work assignments, daily planning, managing performance of direct reports, operational decisions, problem-solving, and conflict management.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Ensures department meets production and quality goals on a daily basis.
• Identifies, documents and shares departmental metrics for Productivity, Safety, Quality, Waste and any other metrics required by the company.
• Plans and schedules staffing to meet workload requirements and productivity standards.
• Manages employee performance by setting goals and consistently holding employees accountable for meeting performance standards.
• Conducts on-time performance reviews of direct reports.
• Trains or ensures training is conducted in Safety, GMPs, Quality systems rules and procedures.
• Ensures compliance to all company policies and procedures.
• Functions well in a fast-paced environment and manages competing priorities.
• Makes sound operational decisions.
• Understands the functions and capabilities of various departments and uses those resources effectively.
• Analyzes root causes and solves problems effectively and in a timely manner.
• Uses data to improve productivity.
• Leads, motivates, and inspires individual workers and teams.
• Manages conflict effectively.Manages effectively through change and transition.
• Owns issues and problems, seeing them through to resolution.
• Identifies with and supports company leadership and supports company decisions.
• Ensures that employees are cross-trained and given opportunities to continually learn new things.
• Holds employees accountable for personal metrics
• Provides needed resources and support (technical, training, motivational).
• Builds collaborative relationships within the organization.
• Identifies and resolves potential safety problems; responds to safety audits.
• Writes S.O.Ps as needed; submits revision requests and creates temporary work instructions.
• Ensures all documentation/time sheets are legible and accurate.
• Addresses both internal and external corrective actions.
• Maintains a clean work environment (5 Basics).
• Leads effective dept meetings.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• College degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years’ supervisory experience if external candidate; printing experience preferred.
• Must have demonstrated ability to do the jobs he/she is supervising or to quickly gain a working knowledge of those jobs.
• Must have good Mechanical Aptitude.
• Must have effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have ability to foster team work and motivate individual performers.Must have knowledge of or be able to learn safety rules and procedures, operating, maintenance, and technical policies and procedures.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Must be process-oriented.
• Must be able to reliable and dependable.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Safe Work Requirements

• PPE: Safety Glasses, Ear Plugs or Earmuffs, Safety Shoes, Gloves when required, Hard Hats, and any other PPE Required based on the job or task.
• Compliance with Smurfit Westrock’s employment policies, handbook, and workplace safety policies, rules, and procedures.
• Submission of Safety Concerns and Safety Work Order / Incident Reporting and Learning / Basic understanding of the Safety Excellence System
• Follow the site management (General Manager, Plant Manager, Department Manager, Shift Supervisor) assignments for completing tasks and managing programs as part of the Safety Excellence System.
• Must follow Training Matix assigned in the Learning and Development System. Training could be assigned Annually, Quarterly or at the time of a new process / procedure.
• Must have a clear understanding of the STOP Work Process – Employees have the right to STOP the work at any time to gain a better understanding of the process or to ensure safety standards are met.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more

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. The salary range for this position is $73,500.00 - $122,500.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 30-Sep-2026.