Production Supervisor

Smurfit-Westrock; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock, Battle Creek, MI, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the Paper Department to lead safety, reliability, cost, quality and productivity in a 24/7 operation. This salaried-exempt role reports to the Operations Assistant Superintendent.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of supervisory manufacturing experience, preferably in a paper mill, with an engineering or paper science degree, and be proficient in Office tools and JD Edwards. Night shift, 4 on/4 off.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Paper Mill experience preferred.
• Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred.
• Process Engineering experience a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, JD Edwards, etc.
• Fixed night shift; 12-hour schedule, 4 days on, 4 days off (7am–7pm).
• Safety mindset with strong policies and procedures.
• Ability to execute and manage tasks; drive results.
• Ability to adapt to change and pursue continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity and employee engagement in the Paper Department.
• Communicate with other departments and shifts to ensure 24/7 operations.
• Maintain current standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides.
• Drive cost optimization and sustain effective working relationships.
• Deliver manufacturing excellence and meet targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety mindset

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Engineering or Paper Science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PI ProcessBook

JD Edwards

Job description

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.

Job Code: MOPOM2 + Supv, Mfg Ops

Location: Battle Creek, MI

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor for the Paper Department has primary responsibility for managing the safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. They also have a secondary responsibility to effectively communicate with other departments and shifts to ensure effective 24/7 operations of the Battle Creek Mill. This position is a salaried-exempt role and will report to the Operations Assistant Superintendent.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Administers and model’s safety in designated area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the Mill; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and Mill safety rules.
• Ensures compliance with all environmental rules and policies.
• Makes sound decisions and communicates clear instructions, driving excellence within the process.
• Ensures systems and structures are fully understood and used by the team (includes maintaining current standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides are correct)
• Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility, creating a culture of self-sustaining engagement throughout the department.
• Excellent, and demonstrated, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated history of Quality-Driven Decisions.
• Aligns personal behaviors to Smurfit WestRock’s Values: Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect.
• Delivers a product which will support the vision of being the unrivaled provider of winning solutions for our customers.
• Has a good understanding of how to manage the area of accepted responsibility to ensure cost optimization.
• Maintains effective working relationships that support motivation and development of effective and self-directed work teams
• Consistently achieves agreed goals/targets for manufacturing excellence for your team.

What you need to succeed:

• 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Paper Mill experience preferred
• Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred
• Process Engineering experience a plus
• Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, JD Edwards, etc.
• This opening is for a fixed night shift. This is not a rotating position. Ability to work a 12-hour schedule, 4 days on, 4 days off. Start/stop at 7am/7pm.
• Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.
• Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better.
• Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments.
• Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from others and addresses root cause of issues. Makes timely and accurate decisions. Uses consensus when possible and clearly communicates decisions to others.
• Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action. Seeks out new responsibilities, acts on opportunities, generates new ideas, practices self-development, and demonstrates a bias for action without being prompted.
• Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues. Can simplify and process complex issues and information, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts, can analyze data/information and draw accurate conclusions.
• Influence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel, uses competition to encourage others, develops performance standards and confronts negative attitudes. Develops a team spirit and uses tact when expressing ideas or opinions. Presents new ideas to authority figures and adapts presentations to suit a particular audience. Responds to objections successfully.
• Quality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, seeks opportunities to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
• Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment. Prevents inappropriate behavior by coworkers, give proper credit to others and handles all situations honestly.
• Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information; talks with employees, customers, and supplies, and has strong listening skills.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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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.