Production Supervisor

Smurfit Westrock • Springfield, MO

12d • 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 a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. It coordinates activities across departments, monitors production and shipping schedules, tracks production performance, and works to improve efficiency and reduce waste. The supervisor also manages, coaches, recruits, trains, and develops employees, and directs maintenance staff in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of corrugator or converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility.
• 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 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 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 Plant Superintendent.
• 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.
• Accurately enter production data into systems to measure and monitor KPIs, including efficiencies, downtime, inventory, and overall production.
• Recommend improvements to facility safety, environmental conditions, 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, 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

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

What This Job Offers

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