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WestRock Company Production Supervisor - Converting in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
The Opportunity:
The Converting Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production within the Corrugated Container facility. 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.
This is a 2nd shift floater position and located onsite at the Winston-Salem Corrugated Container facility.
How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved
Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
What you need to succeed:
High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
Bachelor\u2019s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
3+ years of converting 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
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.
What we offer:
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.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
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.