Description & Requirements 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:  Join Smurfit Westrock as a Production Supervisor (2nd shift) with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the industry. As a Production Supervisor in Smurfit Westrock’s Indianapolis manufacturing facility, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of converting production. 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. You will work in a collaborative work environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations. You will be trained, mentored, and developed to succeed and further your Smurfit Westrock career,

 

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

 

Manage the day-to-day operations of 2nd shift (2pm-10pm) and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are metBe a champion for change, drive results to bring the facility from Good to GreatSupervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team memberLead and coach employees to meet the safety, quality, production, and all other key performance indicators of a fast-paced work teamEnforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety consciousBuild relationships with internal departments to produce a superior product, resulting in happy customersHelp build a world-class team, training your successor as you advance your WestRock careerEnsure all company safety policies and safe work practices are followed to ensure safety of self and othersMonitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence Sustain productivity levels by properly staffing line production and equipment to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changesEnsure SQF/food packaging safety compliance

 

What you need to succeed:

 

2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentAbility to be an on-shift resource for printing troubleshooting problems is highly desiredKnowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery; folding carton or printing is a plusStrong focus on Safety and Quality (SQF knowledge is a plus)Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma)High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferredProficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word; ability to learn new software applicationsProven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams

 

What We Offer:

Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceComprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunitiesAn attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potentialA generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time offA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.