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Production Supervisor
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WestRock Company
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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 - Corrugator will be responsible for managing employees within the Corrugator department to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility. This is a 2nd shift position located onsite at the Wakefield, MA corrugated container 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
Acts 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
Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives 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 system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment
Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions
Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities
Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance
Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
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 (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
3+ years of corrugator supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required
Experience working within 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 be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
Ability to make independent, effective decisions
Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player
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
Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Wellness programs and much more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the 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 your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Mar-2026.
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Production Supervisor
role at
WestRock Company
5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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 - Corrugator will be responsible for managing employees within the Corrugator department to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility. This is a 2nd shift position located onsite at the Wakefield, MA corrugated container 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
Acts 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
Coordinates production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives 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 system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production
Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility
Produce daily reports on daily shift production and daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met
Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment
Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions
Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities
Directs maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance
Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
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 (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
3+ years of corrugator supervisory experience in a packaging facility – Required
Experience working within 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 be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
Ability to make independent, effective decisions
Possess the ability to be a self-directed team player
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
Generous benefits including 401 K Matching, Medical, Dental, Vision all starting day one, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Wellness programs and much more!
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the 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 your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 31-Mar-2026.
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