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WestRock Company Production Supervisor in Longview, Washington
Career Opportunity: Join Smurfit Westrock as a Production Supervisor (Night shift) with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the industry. As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of converting production. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily. You will work in a collaborative work environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations. You will be trained, mentored, and developed to succeed and further your Smurfit Westrock career,
How you will impact WestRock:
Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are met
Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
Lead and coach employees to meet the safety, quality, production, and all other key performance indicators of a fast-paced work team
Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious
Build relationships with internal departments to produce a superior product, resulting in happy customers
Help build a world-class team, training your successor as you advance your Smurfit Westrock career
Ensure all company safety policies and safe work practices are followed to ensure safety of self and others
Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
Sustain productivity levels by properly staffing line production and equipment to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changes
What you need to succeed:
2+ years of supervisory experience in a corrugated packaging manufacturing environment
Ability to be an on-shift resource for printing troubleshooting problems is highly desired
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery; corrugated packaging is preferred
Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)
High School Diploma or equivalent required; degree is preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn new software applications
Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams
What we offer:
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
The salary range for this position is $64,125 - $106,875 depending upon your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may include short-term bonus incentive, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process.
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.