Production Supervisor

Qualifications
High School diploma or G.E.D
3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word
Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
Proven experience utilizing plant program technology
such as AS/400, Kiwi, etc
Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
Ability to make independent, effective decisions
Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
Ability to problem solve and analyze line operations with minimal developmental guidance
Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams
Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style based on audience
Flexibility to work multiple shifts
Responsibilities
Opportunity summary: As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility
In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily
Execute safety briefs to crews on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually
Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies
Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard
Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved
Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member
Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence
Job description
Opportunity summary: As a Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily.

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

· Execute safety briefs to crews on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually

· Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions

· Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies

· Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard

· Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)

· Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved

· Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration

· Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member

· Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence

What you need to succeed:

· High School diploma or G.E.D.

· 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment

· Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word

· Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery

· Proven experience utilizing plant program technology. such as AS/400, Kiwi, etc.

· Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues

· Ability to make independent, effective decisions

· Possess ability to be a self-directed team player

· Ability to problem solve and analyze line operations with minimal developmental guidance

· Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams

· Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style based on audience

· Flexibility to work multiple shifts

· A background in maintenance or mechanics is preferred