Shift Supervisor, Recycling & Manufacturing Ops

Smurfit-Westrock; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee the baling of incoming recycling materials and ensure outbound materials meet broker or mill specs. You will assign and oversee production, safety and housekeeping duties and actively participate in Health and Safety Programs.

Responsibilities include supervising operations, coaching staff, managing shifts and changeovers, coordinating start-ups, maintaining quality, SOP/JHA adherence, and maintaining the maintenance program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Manual dexterity for operating machinery and computers.
• Non climate-controlled environment.
• Communication with diverse staff.
• Lifts up to 45 pounds; PPE safety gear required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee baling of incoming recycling materials and ensure outbound material meets broker/mill specs.
• Supervise production operations per plant policies and procedures.
• Train and coach operators.
• Conduct employee performance counseling.
• Manage shift schedule including assignments, rotations, vacations and breaks.
• Coordinate production startups, shutdowns and changeovers.
• Schedule and conduct shift meetings.
• Ensure shift production goals are met.
• Quality control: adjust during shift to meet specs.
• Follow SOPs and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Communicate with other shift supervisors and Operations Manager.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Complete shift paperwork.
• Assist in production as needed.
• Authorization Training in Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Confined Space, Aerial, Loader, Bobcat, Forklift, and balers (in-house training).
• Maintain plant preventative maintenance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Safety compliance

Manufacturing experience

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Shift Supervisor to oversee the baling of incoming recycling materials and ensure outbound materials meet broker or mill specs. You will assign and oversee production, safety and housekeeping duties and actively participate in Health and Safety Programs.

Responsibilities include supervising operations, coaching staff, managing shifts and changeovers, coordinating start-ups, maintaining quality, SOP/JHA adherence, and maintaining the maintenance program.