Shift Supervisor - Manufacturing Excellence & Safety

Smurfit Westrock; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused culture

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a hands-on production team, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and develop staff. You will coordinate maintenance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to packaging safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates bring frontline leadership experience, a strong focus on safety and quality, and the ability to coach teams through process improvements and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop production teams.
• Experience driving OEE improvements, reducing downtime, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support training efforts.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement principles preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, quality, productivity across the manufacturing operation.
• Lead daily shift performance and coach teams to meet goals.
• Support training and workforce development.
• Coordinate maintenance activities to reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food packaging quality standards.
• Lead OEE improvement initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor employees and conduct routine performance assessments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Team leadership

Safety emphasis

Problem-solving

Coaching & development

Lean/5S knowledge

Strong communication

Job description

Smurfit Westrock in Nicholasville, KY is seeking a Shift Supervisor to lead a hands-on production team, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and develop staff. You will coordinate maintenance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure adherence to packaging safety and quality standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates bring frontline leadership experience, a strong focus on safety and quality, and the ability to coach teams through process improvements and