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Production Supervisor - Corrugator

Production Supervisor- Corrugator

Career Opportunity:

The Corrugator Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient production operations 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 team members.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the 3rd shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Acts as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Production Manager, as appropriate
Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner

Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production
Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment.
Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.
Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.
Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious.
Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.

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 corrugator 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.

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