Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the shift, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery in a packaging facility. You will manage operators, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across departments.

The role requires strong communication, a track record in lean environments and the ability to coach staff while meeting production goals. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.
• 3+ years of corrugator/converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
• Experience in Lean environment; Six Sigma Green/Black Belt a plus.
• Proven operations/manufacturing/supply chain experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day shift operations with focus on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Act as first contact for operators on mechanical or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement and enforce control procedures.
• Coordinate production with other departments to meet goals.
• Monitor activities to ensure schedules and reduce waste.
• Input production data to KPI tracking system (efficiency, downtime, inventory).
• Provide safety, environmental and health recommendations for the facility.
• Produce daily shift production reports and reviews.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Coaching & training

Troubleshooting on-shift

Decision making

Team player

Shifts flexibility

Lean / Six Sigma knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations

Job description

Career Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the production department employees in order to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• 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.

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required.
• Experience working in a 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.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

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 and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.