Production Supervisor – Lean Packaging & KPI Leader

Smurfit-Westrock; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture

Training opportunities

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Washington State seeks a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations at the Corrugated Container facility. You will set performance expectations, drive production targets, supervise machine productivity, and mentor team members across shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years of converting supervisory experience, and Lean/Six Sigma certification. Bachelor's degree preferred; strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are

Qualifications

• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
• Experience in Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 KPIs and report results on the plant scorecard.
• Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies.
• Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure production needs are achieved.
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration.
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels.
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems to track progress against production goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Leadership

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

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

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Washington State seeks a Production Supervisor to lead safe, efficient operations at the Corrugated Container facility. You will set performance expectations, drive production targets, supervise machine productivity, and mentor team members across shifts.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 3+ years of converting supervisory experience, and Lean/Six Sigma certification. Bachelor's degree preferred; strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills are