Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Coal Center (Washington County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor. This role involves ensuring smooth operations, directing production workflows, and maintaining quality standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and strong leadership skills, facilitating a committed team environment dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Prior Supervisor experience or at least 5 years in the corrugated industry.
• Excellent math skills and strong communication abilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production workflow.
• Supervise shift's manufacturing staff and manage quality standards.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide necessary training.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Suite

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Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

General Information

Job ID

ATR52350

Posting Job Title

Production Supervisor

Locations

PA Coal Center

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

12-Jun-2025

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Manufacturing Supervisor – Coal Center, PA

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for the overall safe operations of their assigned department to include, but not limited to, safety, employee development, housekeeping, maintenance, production, customer satisfaction, quality, planning and scheduling. The Manufacturing Supervisor serves as a key member of the supervisory leadership team. The Manufacturing Supervisor assists in development and evaluation of data and makes recommendations for process improvements.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Coordinate and direct production workflow; Ensure quality standards, production efficiencies, and timely completion of work orders are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems related to production, and quality issues; maintain a physical presence in the plant.
• Direct supervision of the shift’s manufacturing staff.
• Evaluate and review Hourly employee performance.
• Ensure training of shift’s production personnel; update and maintain training documentation.
• Review daily production reports.
• Issue work orders to the maintenance; Ensure that preventive maintenance is being performed as needed.
• Interact with various departments and personnel, including other shift supervisors, set up team, and temporary staffing agency (when applicable) to assure production requirements are met.
• Assist with development and maintenance of cost-effective efficiency and quality improvements.
• Assist Management in executing operating strategies and plans and achieving company goals and objectives.
• Establishing and upholding a work environment dedicated to trust and respect.
• Driving business results. Making data-based decisions at every level.
• Empowering and engaging operators and subordinates.
• Doing the right thing for Smurfit Westrock – every time, all the time.
• Satisfying our customers.
• Setting vision and establishing objectives for the department.
• Relentlessly driving continuous improvements in safety, production, compliance, maintenance, housekeeping, employee development, and customer satisfaction and quality.
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• Prior Supervisor experience or at least 5 years corrugated industry experience.
• Excellent math and communication skills
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must be proactive.
• Must possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with and influence all levels.
• Ability to effectively conduct meetings and training sessions.
• Computer literate with Microsoft Suite and other office equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to multi-task and handle several issues at one time.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Must be willing to work an off shift.
  
  

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

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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