Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock•Deer Park, NY

12d

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a department and shift. The role communicates performance expectations, supports achievement of production targets and metrics, supervises machine productivity and quality, and coaches and mentors team members. The supervisor works with other departments to meet production goals and customer commitments while emphasizing safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

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 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 preferred.
Experience working in a Lean environment.
Six Sigma Green Belt 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 regarding mechanical failures and production issues.
Support continuous improvement initiatives, enforce control procedures, and recommend improvements to the Production Manager.
Coordinate production activities with other departments to meet 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.
Enter production data accurately into the system to measure and monitor KPIs related to efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
Recommend improvements to facility safety, environmental performance, and health.
Prepare daily shift production reports and 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.
Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to be safety-conscious.
Ensure plant personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments.
Troubleshoot process problems and maintenance issues as an on-shift resource.