Paper Mill Production Supervisor – 24/7 Ops Leader

Smurfit Westrock Company; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Training & development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper Department in Battle Creek, MI. This salaried-exempt role reports to the Operations Assistant Superintendent and requires managing safety, reliability, cost, quality, and productivity with a focus on employee engagement.

The candidate will communicate across departments to sustain 24/7 operations, maintain SOPs, and lead a team in a fast-paced paper mill environment. A 12-hour shift, four days per week, is expected.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Paper mill experience preferred.
• Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing software.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.
• Communicate with other departments and shifts to ensure 24/7 operations.
• Maintain current standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Lead and develop self-directed work teams.
• Report to the Operations Assistant Superintendent.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Paper mill experience

Engineering degree

Process engineering

Microsoft Office

PI Processbook

JD Edwards

12-hour schedule

Education

Engineering or Paper Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PI ProcessBook

JD Edwards

Job description

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper Department in Battle Creek, MI. This salaried-exempt role reports to the Operations Assistant Superintendent and requires managing safety, reliability, cost, quality, and productivity with a focus on employee engagement.

The candidate will communicate across departments to sustain 24/7 operations, maintain SOPs, and lead a team in a fast-paced paper mill environment. A 12-hour shift, four days per week, is expected.