Shift Production Supervisor: Lean, Safety & CI

Smurfit Westrock; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the shift, prioritizing safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role involves coaching staff, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with other departments to meet production goals at a packaging facility in Liberty, MO.

A Lean/Six Sigma mindset and strong communication are essential for success. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or

Qualifications

• Experience in Lean environments with process improvement.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
• Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
• Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.
• Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious.
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.

Skills

Lean environment

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Coaching employees

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Production Supervisor to manage the shift, prioritizing safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role involves coaching staff, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with other departments to meet production goals at a packaging facility in Liberty, MO.

A Lean/Six Sigma mindset and strong communication are essential for success. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with a preferred bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or