Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock • Deer Park, NY

6d • $76,875 - $128,125 • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a department and shift. The role communicates performance expectations, ensures production targets and metrics are met, oversees machine productivity and product quality, and supervises, coaches, and mentors team members. The supervisor coordinates with other departments and maintenance, monitors production and shipping schedules, and supports continuous improvement while upholding plant safety regulations and company standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of packaging converting supervisory experience required.
• 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 provide on-shift troubleshooting support for process 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 with emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Serve as the first point of contact for operators facing mechanical failures or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, enforce control procedures, and recommend improvements to the Production Manager.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to achieve production goals and objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• 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 conditions, and health.
• Produce daily shift production reports and conduct daily shift reviews to assess whether 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 preventative maintenance.
• Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to be safety-conscious.
• Ensure plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• 401(k) with company match and retirement savings plans.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Short-term bonus incentive.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state or local law.
• Comprehensive training and learning and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED