Production Supervisor Third Shift

Avature; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead operations in a fast-paced packaging environment. This role offers the chance to manage daily production activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while fostering a collaborative work culture. You'll be responsible for coaching and developing team members, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and maintaining effective quality procedures. Join a company that values integrity, respect, and accountability, and offers comprehensive training and a generous benefits package from day one. If you're passionate about packaging and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Training

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in packaging manufacturing.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Supervise production activities and lead team performance.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Safety and Quality Focus

Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma)

Team Management

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Join Smurfit Westrock as a Production Supervisor (Third shift) with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the industry. As a Production Supervisor in a folding carton facility, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of converting production. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily. You will work in a collaborative work environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations. You will be trained, mentored, and developed to succeed and further your career.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are met
• Be a champion for change, drive results to bring the facility from Good to Great
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
• Lead and coach employees to meet the safety, quality, production, and all other key performance indicators of a fast-paced work team
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious
• Build relationships with internal departments to produce a superior product, resulting in happy customers
• Help build a world-class team, training your successor as you advance your WestRock career
• Ensure all company safety policies and safe work practices are followed to ensure safety of self and others
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
• Sustain productivity levels by properly staffing line production and equipment to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changes
• Ensure SQF/food packaging safety compliance

What you need to succeed:

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a paperboard / packaging manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or GED is required
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for printing troubleshooting problems is highly desired
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery; folding carton or food service packaging is a plus
• Strong focus on Safety and Quality (SQF knowledge is a plus)
• Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM)
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word; ability to learn new software applications
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus
• Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams

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
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off
• 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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.