Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company in Flint, MI is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in the Production Department, create work and production schedules, monitor quality, and ensure products are processed efficiently.

Responsibilities include managing 1st shift operations, enforcing safety policies, coordinating with drivers and warehouse teams, maintaining accurate paperwork, and working with packaging engineers to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• 5+ years' experience as a Production Supervisor in distribution or manufacturing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Production Department operations.
• Create work and production schedules aligned with goals.
• Monitor quality and ensure efficient processing.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and equipment operation.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers.
• Meet with customers with sales to discuss warehouse capabilities.
• Attend leadership meetings as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Opportunity

The Production Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations in the Production Department. The Production Supervisor will also use the company's production goals to create work and production schedules, monitor quality, and ensure products are processed efficiently.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions:

• Manage 1st Shift Operations and support BOD and all Warehouse teams
• Closely monitor the compliance with all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend, and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Maintain quality processes and measures to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by the warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers.
• Fulfill customer orders as needed, including all material handling.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures. Oversees the rotation of inventories within the warehouse.
• Planning loading and routing trucks for delivery
• Monitor and measure warehouse performance and quality metrics. Provide reporting to management as required.
• Conduct routine maintenance on all material handling.
• Keep warehouse accessible and safe for sales and administrative staff.
• Meet with customers, in partnership with the sales representative, to discuss warehouse capabilities or concerns.
• Work with packaging engineers/designers to meet customer needs.
• Attend participation in company leadership meetings, as required.
• Fulfill customer orders as needed, including all material handling.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• High School Diploma required
• 5+ plus years’ experience as a Production Supervisor in a distribution or manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written
• Intermediate computer skills required, MS Word, Excel, Outlook