Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock • Liberty, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages production department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinates production operations, and maintains effective quality procedures and facility safety regulations. The role oversees day-to-day shift operations with an emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost, and supports continuous improvement. The supervisor coordinates with other departments, monitors production and shipping schedules, tracks key performance indicators, and reports on shift results. The position also manages, coaches, trains, and develops employees; directs maintenance employees in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance; and ensures personnel follow company standards and meet customer commitments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years of corrugator or converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility required.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• Ability to troubleshoot process problems and maintenance issues as an on-shift resource.
• 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 experiencing mechanical failures or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, enforce control procedures, and recommend improvements to the Plant Superintendent.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to meet goals and objectives promptly 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 performance, and health.
• Produce daily shift production reports and 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, conduct 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive training and learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

What This Job Offers

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