Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WestRock Company in Fresno, CA is seeking a Production Supervisor responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing schedules. You will enforce safety regulations, coordinate production operations, and manage day-to-day operations focusing on quality and cost-efficiency.

The successful candidate needs a high school diploma with 3-4 years of related experience and a proven track record in operations and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years of related experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Proven experience managing plant employees and coordinating production operations.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions and address maintenance issues.

Responsibilities

• Enforce plant safety regulations and manage manufacturing employees.
• Monitor production activities to ensure adherence to schedules.
• Work with team members to improve efficiencies and control costs.

Skills

Communication and listening skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration and teaming

Coaching and training

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

Production Supervisor - Fresno, CA

The opportunity:
As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock

• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety‑conscious
• Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
• Make recommendations to improve the safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule
• Work with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

What you need to succeed

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 to 4 years of related experience
• 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 decisionsPossess ability to be a self‑directed team player
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts