Shift Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate culture based on integrity, 

Comprehensive training with learning &

Attractive salary reflecting skills

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock Company in Louisville, KY seeks a shift supervisor to oversee baling and recycling material handling. You will supervise production operations, train operators, manage shift schedules, and ensure safety and quality across the line.

You will coordinate with the Operations Manager on staffing, initiate start-ups/shutdowns, and maintain documentation while adhering to SOPs and JHAs. This role involves lifting up to 45 pounds and a non-climate controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required.
• Knowledge of recycling processes and machinery typically from 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.
• Work in a non-climate controlled environment with safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operations and baling per plant policies and procedures.
• Train and coach operators; conduct employee performance counseling.
• Manage shift schedule including assignments, rotations, vacations, overtime, and back-ups.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers; ensure staffing levels with Operations Manager.
• Meet shift production goals; oversee quality control and reject non-conforming product.
• Operate under SOPs and JHAs; complete shift paperwork; maintain a safe work area.
• Maintain preventative maintenance activities and assist in production as needed.

Skills

Reading & writing

Arithmetic

Recycling processes knowledge

Manual dexterity

Communication with diverse staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The opportunity:

Oversee the processes and baling of incoming recycling materials so that outbound recycling materials are acceptable for sale to various brokers or mills. Assign and oversee execution of production, safety, and housekeeping duties. Active participation in and encourage employee involvement in the Health and Safety Programs of Smurfit Westrock.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Supervise production operations in accordance with plant policies and procedures for the plant.
• Train and coach operators.
• Conduct employee performance counseling.
• Responsible for shift schedule to include: workstation assignments, rotations, employee training, employee vacations, employee breaks, overtime assignment, back-up for absent employees, and temporary labor.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns, and changeovers.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager for appropriate staffing levels.
• Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
• Responsible for meeting shift production goals.
• Responsible for quality control. Make adjustments as necessary during shift to produce product within specifications. Reject product outside of specifications.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Communicate with other Shift Supervisors and Operations Manager.
• Ensure a clean and safe work area.
• Complete shift paperwork.
• Assist in production as necessary.
• Authorization Training in the following: Lock out Tag out, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Aerial, Loader, Bobcat, Forklift, and balers. (Will be trained in house)
• Maintain and aid to plant’s preventative maintenance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required. This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the recycling processes, procedures, and machinery. This is normally acquired through two to five years of manufacturing experience.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.
• Working conditions include a non-climate controlled environment.
• Communication with diverse staff.
• Work involves lifting materials and products up to 45 pounds.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to; eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hardhats

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 career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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