Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Illinois is seeking a Production Supervisor to guide the production team and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery across the shift.

You will coordinate with maintenance and other departments, drive continuous improvement, coach staff, and monitor KPIs to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

The role requires a high school diploma, with a bachelor's preferred, and at least 3 years in corrugator/converting supervision; lean/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 3+ years corrugator/converting supervisory experience.
• Lean environment experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day shift operations focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Serve as first contact for operators on mechanical failures or production issues.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to meet goals efficiently.
• Input production data to monitor KPIs and drive improvements.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the facility.
• Develop staff through recruiting, training, and performance reviews.

Skills

Corrugator supervision

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Coaching and training

Shift leadership

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering/Operations Management

Job description

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the production department employees in order to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
• Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.
• Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety- conscious.
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. – Required
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required.
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• 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 decisions.
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

The salary range for this position is $74,625.00 - $124,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. The application window is expected to close by 31-Dic-2026.