Shift Operations Supervisor – Production, Safety & Training

Smurfit Westrock; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Competitive salary

Career with global packaging company

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee recycling material baling and production processes. You will train operators, manage shifts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout the operation.

You will coordinate startups/shutdowns, maintain documentation, and work with the Operations Manager to optimize staffing and productivity in a non-climate-controlled plant environment in Kentucky.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of recycling processes, procedures, and machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and operate safety equipment.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment and communicate with diverse staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production processes and baling of incoming materials.
• Assign and oversee production, safety, and housekeeping duties.
• Train and coach operators; conduct performance counseling.
• Manage shift schedule, staffing levels, and vacation/ breaks.
• Coordinate startups, shutdowns, and changeovers; schedule meetings.
• Meet shift production goals and ensure quality control within specs.
• Follow SOPs and JHAs; communicate with other supervisors and the Operations Manager.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area; complete shift paperwork.
• Assist in production as needed; participate in Preventive Maintenance.
• Authorization training in Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Aerial, Loader, Bobcat, Forklift, balers.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Communication

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee recycling material baling and production processes. You will train operators, manage shifts, and ensure safety and quality standards are met throughout the operation.

You will coordinate startups/shutdowns, maintain documentation, and work with the Operations Manager to optimize staffing and productivity in a non-climate-controlled plant environment in Kentucky.