Production Line Leader – Packaging & Assembly

Smurfit-Westrock; Lithia Springs (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assembly Line Leader in Georgia to drive safe, efficient production on a contract packaging and assembly line. Lead daily activities, coordinate setups, and ensure materials are available to meet schedules and customer requirements.

You will monitor flow, troubleshoot issues, train temporary staff, and maintain inventory accuracy while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience leading work activities, coordinating production processes, or training team members in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of production work orders, quality standards, and inventory control processes.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, operating instructions, production documentation, and work orders.
• Proficient mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production line activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements are achieved.
• Coordinate line setup activities, verify work order specifications, and ensure materials and components are available to support production schedules.
• Monitor production flow, troubleshoot operational issues, make equipment adjustments, and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Train, assign, and provide direction to temporary workforce employees while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage inventory accuracy through product tracking, reconciliation, and proper line replenishment throughout the shift.
• Perform and document quality checks to ensure finished products meet customer specifications and company standards.
• Maintain accurate production records, labor tracking, and system data entry to support operational reporting and performance measurement.
• Partner with Warehouse, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to resolve issues and maintain uninterrupted production.

Skills

Line leadership

Production scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an Assembly Line Leader in Georgia to drive safe, efficient production on a contract packaging and assembly line. Lead daily activities, coordinate setups, and ensure materials are available to meet schedules and customer requirements.

You will monitor flow, troubleshoot issues, train temporary staff, and maintain inventory accuracy while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role requires strong teamwork and a commitment to continuous improvement.