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Production Supervisor Corrugator

Smurfit Westrock

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Location
Dayton, NJ
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Job overview

The Production Supervisor oversees safe and efficient corrugator department operations on the first shift. The role manages production targets, machine productivity and quality, and team performance. It coordinates production with other departments, monitors schedules and KPIs, supports continuous improvement, and directs employee coaching and maintenance troubleshooting. A high school diploma or GED, corrugator experience, and three or more years of packaging converting supervisory experience are required; a relevant bachelor's degree is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Corrugator OperationsPackaging Converting SupervisionLean ManufacturingSix SigmaCommunicationProblem SolvingContinuous ImprovementCollaborationCoachingTroubleshootingDecision MakingFlexibility

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDBachelor's in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management3+ Years Packaging Converting Supervisory ExperienceSix Sigma Green or Black Belt CertificationOperations, Manufacturing, or Supply Chain Experience

Full job description

Production Supervisor - Corrugator - 1st Shift - Dayton, NJ

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of their department. 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:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the 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

  • Corrugator experience - Required

  • Bachelor\u2019s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred

  • 3+ years of packaging converting supervisory experience - 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.

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,895 open Production Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$73–100K/yr697 salary ranges
  • US median$26–30/hr165 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Production Supervisor jobs in New Jersey and 1,895 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Production Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,299 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 905 of the 1,895 open Production Supervisor jobs (48%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

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