Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision (day one)

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee the corrugated packing department. You will manage production targets, mentor team members, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the shift.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management).
• 3+ years of corrugated container supervisory experience.
• Lean environment experience; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability and teamwork.
• Ability to coach and train employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage manufacturing employees, including performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Improve safety, environmental, and health standards for the facility.
• Oversee day-to-day shift operations focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Monitor production activities to meet schedules and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with teams to improve efficiency and reduce downtime and overtime.
• Allocate resources and ensure proper use of labor, tools, and equipment.
• Lead safety briefs and maintain safe workplace practices.

Skills

Corrugated supervision

Lean environment

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

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.

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long‑term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment.Join us and be a part of a world‑class team that’s shaping the future of packaging.

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient production operations of the corrugated packing department within the 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.

This position is located at the Mooresville, NC Corrugated Container facility.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
• Make recommendations to improve 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
• 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 plant safety regulations, safe work practices, plant policies, and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
• 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 corrugated container supervisory experience – 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.
• Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Tuition Reimbursement, and Wellness program.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.