Shift Supervisor

WestRock Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Health savings account with company contributions

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

WestRock Company in Indianapolis is seeking a Shift Supervisor for the 2nd Shift. The ideal candidate will oversee facility management, ensuring high-quality production in a safe environment while supporting operational leadership.

Responsibilities include managing departmental metrics, maintaining safety practices, and communicating effectively with peers and management. Candidates should possess 3-5 years of supervisory experience and strong technical knowledge in pressroom operations.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive training, and a rewarding corporate culture centered on sustainability and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to foster teamwork and motivate performers.
• Strong technical knowledge of pressroom.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for facility and production management.
• Monitor safety and security practices during shifts.
• Evaluate quality issues based on customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Technical knowledge of pressroom and finishing operations

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Proactive communication

Education

High school diploma or GED; college degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Email systems

Job description

Overview

Shift Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The Opportunity: Responsible for the facility and production management during alternative shifts of operation, including the assurance of high-quality production in a safe work environment and assisting the managers and leads in operational issues. Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost. Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures. Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s values and behaviors.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

• Provides leadership and direction related to shift safety and security practices/policies/procedures.
• Assists in addressing both internal and external root cause analysis and corrective actions related to the performance of the plant during the shift hours of operation.
• Proactively manages downtime, make-readies, run speed and waste for shift plant operations.
• Communicates with Human Resources and participates in investigations into incidents and/or policy, procedure violations during shift hours.
• Maintains and ensures a good housekeeping practice (5s Basics).
• Communicates daily with peers and upper management on progress of operational priorities.
• Maintain records of shift production, using specified forms.
• Evaluates quality issues and makes decisions based on customer requirements and acceptability.
• Informs peers and upper management of any high priority shipments that will not make delivery date.
• Supervises entire plant during shift.
• Monitors Pressroom and Finishing schedules and adjusts where appropriate.
• Effectively manages and monitors all equipment to established maintenance and production efficiency goals.
• Continually participates in company LEAN manufacturing training and audits, implementing identified efficiencies in department workflow.
• Tracks and ensures all jobs are expedited on shift schedules plant wide.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.); college degree preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have demonstrated ability to do the jobs he/she is supervising or to quickly gain a working knowledge of those jobs.
• Must have the ability to foster teamwork and motivate individual performers.
• Must be able to relate effectively with others at all levels of the organization.
• Must have a strong technical knowledge of pressroom and finishing operations.
• Must demonstrate good mechanical aptitude.
• Must have basic computer skills, including proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing and email.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be a proactive communicator.
• Must be able to quickly adapt, make critical decisions, and be a change leader.
• Must be able to learn quickly and manage employees in a fast-moving department.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Must have knowledge of or able to learn safety rules and procedures, operating, maintenance, and technical policies and procedures.
• Must pass color vision and color hue tests.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

What We Offer

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate
• Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection
• Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being
• Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more