Production Supervisor

WestRock Company; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

WestRock Company is seeking a Converting Supervisor to lead safe and efficient production at our Corrugated Container facility. You will set performance expectations, drive KPI attainment, supervise machine productivity and quality, and coach team members on shift.

The role requires 3+ years of converting supervisory experience, strong lean and problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a lean environment and continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient production operations on the Converting lines.
• Communicate performance expectations to meet production targets and KPIs.
• Coach, mentor, and develop team members on shift.
• Monitor daily goals and report metrics on the plant scorecard.
• Manage workforce planning, schedules, and attendance adherence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production needs.
• Lead daily management system activities to track progress.

Skills

Lean environment

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

People leadership

Operations management

Safety leadership

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor's degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management)

Job description

The Opportunity:

The Converting Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production within the Corrugated Container facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to ensure production targets and metrics are met, achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, as well as supervising, coaching, and mentoring of team members.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
• Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
• Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence

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 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.