Production Supervisor
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Job overview
Smurfit Westrock is hiring a Production Supervisor. The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of converting production processes. This role ensures production targets, quality standards, and operational metrics are achieved while leading, coaching, and developing team members. The supervisor will manage employee performance, monitor production workflows, and ensure compliance with safety policies and company procedures. They will also track production metrics and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Key focus areas include Lead and supervise daily production operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, Manage employee performance including coaching, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions, and Monitor production workflows to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, downtime, and overtime.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma or GED and 3+ Years Supervisory Experience in Manufacturing or Converting Operations. Important skills include Leadership, Communication, Problem-Solving, Independent Decision Making, Team Development, and Operational Excellence.
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Full job description
Position Summary
The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of converting production processes. This role ensures production targets, quality standards, and operational metrics are achieved while leading, coaching, and developing team members.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise daily production operations with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
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Manage employee performance including coaching, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
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Monitor production workflows to maximize efficiency and minimize waste, downtime, and overtime.
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Ensure compliance with all safety policies, environmental standards, and company procedures.
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Conduct routine safety briefings and proactively identify and address unsafe conditions.
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Track and report production metrics using KPIs and plant scorecards.
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Coordinate workforce planning including scheduling and attendance management.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production and operational goals.
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Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma or GED required.
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Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Engineering, or Operations Management preferred.
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Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or converting operations.
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Experience working in Lean or Six Sigma environments preferred.
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Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to make independent decisions and lead a team effectively.
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Flexibility to work multiple shifts as required.
Competencies
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Leadership and team development
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Operational excellence
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Safety and compliance focus
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Communication and collaboration
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Continuous improvement mindset
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and career development opportunities.
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.
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.
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