• Production Supervisor

    WestRock Company (Ravenna, OH)


    Converting Production Supervisor - Ravenna, OH

     

    This position is to work 3rd shift 11pm - 7am long term

    The opportunity:

    As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility

    How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

    * Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious

    * Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions

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

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

    * Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule

    * Work with other team members to control and improve efficiency, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses

    * Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment

    What you need to succeed:

    * High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 to 4 years of related experience

    * Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain

    * Excellent communication and listening skills

    * Proven track record of effective problem-solving

    * Ability to embrace continuous improvements

    * 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 ability to be a self-directed team player

    * Flexibility to work multiple shifts

     

    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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

     

    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.