Production Supervisor - Corrugator

Smurfit Westrock plc; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness program

Comprehensive training opportunities

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock plc is looking for a Production Supervisor in Mooresville, NC. This role involves overseeing the corrugated packing department's production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in the corrugated container sector and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. This role offers an opportunity for career advancement in a company committed to sustainability and employee welfare.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in corrugated container industry.
• Ability to work in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Monitor production activities and ensure safety regulations.
• Supervise daily operations and shift management.

Skills

Corrugated container supervisory experience

Lean environment experience

Effective problem-solving

Communication and listening skills

Coaching and training ability

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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

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.