Production Supervisor

Job Highlights

Company Profile

WestRock Company provides differentiated, sustainable paper and packaging solutions. The team members support customers around the world.

Job Profile

The company is hiring a Production Supervisor who will be responsible for managing the Corrugator department employees in order to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations, and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

Education Level

• High School diploma or GED (required)
• Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management) – preferred

Work Experience

• 3+ years of corrugated 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

Duties/Responsibilities

• Acts as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner
• 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 that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.
• Input production data accurately into the system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules
• Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
• Provide recommendations to improve the safety, environmental, and health of the entire facility
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent, as appropriate

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process, as well as maintenance issues.
• Ability to coach and train employees
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.
• Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Proven track record of effective problem-solving
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions

Benefits/Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, and more
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Corporate culture is based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

Employer’s Statement

WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.