Production Line Leader - 2nd Shift (Quality & Safety)

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical w/ HSA

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Line Leader for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with overtime and weekends as needed) in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on supervising a production line, ensuring quality, and maintaining inventory controls and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication, math and teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management and team members.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment.
• Ability to perform tasks under pressure, and within a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented work.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or scheduled form.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a production line to maximize productivity and quality.
• Set up line or assist with line setup as needed, using the line diagram.
• Manage inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components.
• Assign temporary staffing and train them accordingly.
• Monitor production flow, troubleshoot issues, adjust equipment, and implement line improvements.
• Motivate temporary staff to maintain maximum efficiency and meet goals.
• Ensure finished products meet specifications and complete hourly quality checks.
• Record and reconcile labor hours and enter data into the system.
• Maintain line cleanliness and enforce safety rules and SOPs.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Pressure tolerance

Independent worker

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Line Leader for the 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with overtime and weekends as needed) in Winston-Salem, NC. The role focuses on supervising a production line, ensuring quality, and maintaining inventory controls and safety protocols.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, strong communication, math and teamwork skills, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.