Production Supervisor - Corrugator

WestRock • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

The Corrugator Supervisor at WestRock is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Corrugator department, ensuring that manufacturing and production schedules are met while maintaining quality and safety standards. This role involves managing team members, coordinating production activities, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Requirements

• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Act as the first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failures or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure timely and cost-effective accomplishment of production goals.
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
• Input production data accurately into the system to measure and monitor KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental, and health standards of the facility.
• Produce daily reports on shift production and assess if daily goals are met.
• Control load factors and workflow to maximize 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 a safety-conscious environment.
• Ensure plant personnel follow all company standards and meet customer commitments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED