Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable packaging solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage production activities and staff at their Lithia Springs location. The candidate will ensure workflow efficiency, quality standards, and safety compliance while mentoring team members and fulfilling managerial duties. A high school diploma and significant experience in the corrugated industry are necessary for this mid-senior level role.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Attractive salary reflecting skills and competencies

Corporate culture based on integrity and accountability

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience or at least five years in the corrugated industry.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Excellent math skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct production workflow.
• Troubleshoot production and quality issues.
• Supervise manufacturing staff on assigned shift.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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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

ATR52583

Posting Job Title

Production Supervisor

Locations

GA Lithia Springs

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

17-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.

The Opportunity

The Production Supervisor position is responsible for the production activities and staff on the assigned shift.

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 maintenance; ensure that preventative maintenance is being performed as needed
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental rules and regulations; create and maintain a safe and secure work environment
• 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
  
  

What You Need To Succeed

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence. May require the ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of and basic computer skills.
• The Manufacturing Supervisor position requires prior supervisory experience or at least five (5) years corrugated industry experience and experience in the operation of the same or similar equipment. Excellent math and communications skills (verbal and written) are also required as is the ability to differentiate colors.
  
  

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.
• 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.

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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