Shipping Supervisor

Description & Requirements

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.

Shipping Supervisor

We are seeking a Shipping Supervisor to be located in Sioux City, IA, to supervise employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. Coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations. Responsible for all routine functions on the plant floor during an assigned shift.

General Responsibilities

Supervise employees on the manufacturing floor for an assigned shift

Coach and counsel team members to develop performance to WestRock standards

Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

Maintain an effective, on-going safety plan

First point of contact for all hourly employee concerns

Ensure that on a daily basis all WestRock standards and customer commitments (i.e., R&A, safety, output, on-time delivery) are followed within the plant

Monitor all control procedures

Alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions

Build effective relationships with all internal departments to produce a superior product

Enforce plant safety regulations and housekeeping practices and encourage employees to become safety conscious

Coordinate production operations and requirements for finished products and needs for materials and labor

Maintain effective departmental quality procedures

Supervise employees to accomplish productivity, safety, quality and efficiency goals

Prepare and submit reports as required

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

2+ years supervisory experience in the corrugated industry required

2+ years logistics experience preferred

6 Sigma Or Lean Manufacturing Experience Preferred

College or Technical training preferred

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

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.