Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations in the Production Department, develop schedules aligned with goals, and ensure efficient processing of products.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution, a high school diploma (Bachelor's preferred), and strong communication and computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook). You will collaborate with sales and warehouse teams and participate in leadership meetings.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the Production Department.
• Create work and production schedules aligned with company goals.
• Monitor quality and ensure products are processed efficiently.
• Manage 1st shift operations and support warehouse teams.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers.
• Ensure materials are stored properly and inventory is rotated.
• Meet with customers and collaborate with sales to discuss warehouse capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma required

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

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.

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.