Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with match

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the production department, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will supervise shift operations, coach staff, and coordinate with maintenance and other departments to meet daily goals.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and a Lean mindset, with experience in corrugator/converting environments. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and the company offers comprehensive benefits and a culture of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
• Experience in Lean environment; Six Sigma certifications.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the shift with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Act as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to meet goals on time and cost-effectively.
• Monitor production activities to prevent waste and maintain schedules.
• Input production data into the system to measure KPIs on efficiencies, downtime, and inventory.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety and environmental health.
• Produce daily shift production reports and reviews.
• Control load factors and workflow for maximum capacity and efficient labor use.
• Manage and coach employees, with performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, orienting, training and developing growth opportunities.
• Direct maintenance to troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance.
• Ensure plant safety regulations are followed and promote safety consciousness.
• Ensure daily adherence to standards and customer commitments.

Skills

Lean experience

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Coaching employees

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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.

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