Production Supervisor – Converting: Lean, Safety Leader

Smurfit Westrock; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Health savings accounts

Retirement plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Devens, MA, is seeking a Production Supervisor – Converting to lead day-to-day operations on the shift, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves coaching craftsmen, driving maintenance best practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and efficiency.

You will monitor KPIs, coordinate with departments, and ensure adherence to schedules while maintaining a strong safety culture and compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising maintenance or production in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong coaching and people development capabilities.
• Commitment to safety, quality, delivery and cost targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shift operations with focus on safety and efficiency.
• Serve as first contact for operators on mechanical issues.
• Support continuous improvement and enforce procedures.
• Coordinate production with other departments to meet goals.
• Monitor KPIs and input data for performance tracking.

Skills

Coaching

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer-Oriented

Strategic Thinking

Process-Oriented

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Workforce

Kiwi

AS/400

JDE

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Devens, MA, is seeking a Production Supervisor – Converting to lead day-to-day operations on the shift, focusing on safety, quality, and productivity. The role involves coaching craftsmen, driving maintenance best practices, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to maximize uptime and efficiency.

You will monitor KPIs, coordinate with departments, and ensure adherence to schedules while maintaining a strong safety culture and compliant operations.