Senior Production Lead: Packaging & Efficiency

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing department, directing production operators across multiple packaging lines to meet daily and weekly schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while minimizing waste, with collaboration across departments and a focus on data-driven adjustments.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• Five years supervisory experience in production environment.
• BA/BS preferred; AA degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school required.
• Ability to train on any shift and work any shift as business needs dictate.
• Demonstrated professionalism, good work ethic and leadership skills.
• Sound math and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate personnel.
• Strong initiative, ability to anticipate issues proactively.
• Intermediate computer skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook and AS400.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach production operators in the execution of daily/weekly production schedule for multiple packaging lines.
• Efficiently meet and exceed production goals while maintaining safety, quality and productivity while minimizing waste
• Collaborate with the other departments for all production needs
• Review, interpret and analyze production data to determine if adjustments must be made
• Partner with Human Resources in the recruitment, hiring and training of personnel and other employee relations issues
• Encourage teamwork, and build morale among staff
• Provide strong leadership to staff in regards to professionalism, courtesy, adhering to policy
• May conduct period end inventory and routine raw material inventory
• Enforce and maintain SOP's, GMP's, and Safety guidelines
• Maintain time and attendance records and track performance for operators
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

BA/BS preferred or AA degree

Tools

AS400

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

westrockcoffeeexternaljobs is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the manufacturing department, directing production operators across multiple packaging lines to meet daily and weekly schedules. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity while minimizing waste, with collaboration across departments and a focus on data-driven adjustments.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are required.