Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock•Montgomery, AL

19d

About The Position

The Corrugator Supervisor manages employees in the Corrugator department to meet manufacturing and production schedules. The role coordinates production operations and maintains effective quality procedures and facility safety regulations. The supervisor oversees shift operations with an emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost; supports continuous improvement; coordinates with other departments; monitors production and shipping schedules; and ensures accurate production reporting. The position also involves managing, coaching, training, and developing employees, directing maintenance troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, and ensuring plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments. The role requires at least three years of corrugator supervisory experience in a packaging facility, along with a high school diploma or GED. A bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management is preferred. The position is full-time in Montgomery, Alabama, with relocation support available. Applicants must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional offer and before starting employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of corrugator supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
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 serve as an on-shift resource for process troubleshooting and maintenance issues.
Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
Ability to work as a self-directed team player.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management.
Experience working in a Lean environment.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day shift operations, emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
Serve as the first point of contact for operators dealing with mechanical failures or production issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent as appropriate.
Coordinate production activities with other departments to accomplish production goals and objectives on time and cost-effectively.
Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
Accurately enter production data into the system to measure and monitor KPIs related to efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
Recommend improvements to facility safety, environmental, and health practices.
Produce daily shift production reports and reviews to assess whether daily goals are met.
Control load factors and workflow to maximize available capacity and effectively use labor, tools, and equipment.
Manage and coach employees, provide performance reviews, and enforce disciplinary actions.
Recruit, select, orient, and train employees, and develop individual growth opportunities.
Direct maintenance employees in troubleshooting mechanical problems and performing preventive maintenance.
Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to be safety-conscious.
Ensure plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments.