Packaging Production Supervisor – Lean, Safety & Growth

Smurfit Westrock; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the shift, ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments. The role requires 3+ years in corrugator/converting supervision, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage KPIs, and coach staff while aligning with plant goals and customer commitments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) preferred.
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience.
• Experience in Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to coach and train employees
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
• Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities
• Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety- conscious
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments

Skills

Lean operations

Six Sigma belt

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Missouri seeks a Production Supervisor to lead the shift, ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments. The role requires 3+ years in corrugator/converting supervision, Lean/Six Sigma experience, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage KPIs, and coach staff while aligning with plant goals and customer commitments. Competitive salary and benefits offered.