Production Supervisor Corrugator

Overview At Smurfit Westrock, we don’t just offer a job - we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of packaging. The Opportunity: The Production Supervisor - Corrugator will be responsible for managing employees within the Corrugator department to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility. This is a 1st or 2nd shift position located onsite at the Humboldt, TN corrugated container facility. Responsibilities 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 Plant Superintendent, 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 Direct 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 within 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr