Supv, Mfg Ops

Smurfit-Westrock; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Benefits package

Competitive salary

Career with global packaging company

401k with match

Training and development

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Corrugator Supervisor to lead safe, efficient production in the corrugated container facility. You will set performance expectations, drive KPIs, supervise machine productivity, and coach a diverse team.

The role requires a high school diploma, plus 3+ years supervisory experience in packaging, with Lean and Six Sigma certification preferred. Strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to coach and train staff on the floor are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED – Required.
• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required.
• Experience in Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute safety briefs to the team on designated shift and intervals.
• Monitor workplace safety and address unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and plant policies.
• Track production daily goals for converting machines and report KPIs.
• Manage workforce planning and attendance policies.
• Communicate with all plant functions to meet production needs.
• Promote positive employee relations and cross-department collaboration.
• Supervise daily production activities and monitor team performance.
• Participate in Daily Management Systems to track progress toward goals.

Skills

communication

problem-solving

continuous improvement

team collaboration

leadership

coaching and training

troubleshooting

decision making

Education

High School diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

Lean methodology

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Job description

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity:

The Corrugator Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production within the Corrugated Container facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to ensure production targets and metrics are met, achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, as well as supervising, coaching, and mentoring of team members.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
• Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
• Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
• Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
• Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence

What you need to succeed:

• High School diploma or G.E.D. – Required
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required.
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions
• Ability to coach and train employees
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

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.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.