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WestRock Company

Production Supervisor

WestRock Company, Bedford Park, Illinois, us, 60499

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Company Overview Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber‑based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity The Production Supervisor will be responsible for managing the production department employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations, and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock

Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost

Act as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues

Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent as appropriate

Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure production goals are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner

Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules

Input production data accurately into the system to measure and monitor KPIs around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production

Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility

Produce daily reports on shift production and review to assess if daily goals are met

Control load factors and workflow to maximize use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions

Recruit, select, orient, train employees and develop individual growth opportunities

Direct maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance

Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage safety‑conscious behavior

Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments

What You Need To Succeed

High School diploma or G.E.D. – Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management – Preferred

3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required

Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

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 serve as an on‑shift resource for troubleshooting process and maintenance issues

Ability to make independent, effective decisions

Self‑directed team player mentality

Flexibility to work multiple shifts

What We Offer

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence

Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential

Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match and more

A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $74,625.00 – $124,375.00, depending on role, level and location. The benefits include short‑term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, paid sick leave, 10 days of paid vacation and 11 days of paid holidays. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience and education. The application window is expected to close by 31-Dec-2025.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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