Production Supervisor

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Production Supervisor Job Code: MOPOM2 + Supv, Mfg Ops Location: Battle Creek, MI The Opportunity: The Production Supervisor for the Paper Department has primary responsibility for managing the safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. They also have a secondary responsibility to effectively communicate with other departments and shifts to ensure effective 24/7 operations of the Battle Creek Mill. This position is a salaried-exempt role and will report to the Operations Assistant Superintendent. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Administers and model’s safety in designated area of responsibility; participates in and supports the safety programs for the Mill; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and Mill safety rules. Ensures compliance with all environmental rules and policies. Makes sound decisions and communicates clear instructions, driving excellence within the process. Ensures systems and structures are fully understood and used by the team (includes maintaining current standard operating procedures and troubleshooting guides are correct) Fully focused and engaged in all aspects of designated responsibility, creating a culture of self-sustaining engagement throughout the department. Excellent, and demonstrated, analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated history of Quality-Driven Decisions. Aligns personal behaviors to Smurfit WestRock’s Values: Safety, Loyalty, Integrity and Respect. Delivers a product which will support the vision of being the unrivaled provider of winning solutions for our customers. Has a good understanding of how to manage the area of accepted responsibility to ensure cost optimization. Maintains effective working relationships that support motivation and development of effective and self-directed work teams Consistently achieves agreed goals/targets for manufacturing excellence for your team. What you need to succeed: 3+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment required Paper Mill experience preferred Engineering or Paper Science degree preferred Process Engineering experience a plus Computer working knowledge such as Microsoft Office Suite, PI Processbook, JD Edwards, etc. Ability to work a 12 hour schedule, 4 days per week Competencies: Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures. Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities. Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results. Able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and accelerates the change within themselves, their work group, or the organization; challenges the status quo and creatively identifies opportunities for improvement. Demonstrates a constant commitment to do things better. Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements. Listens to and responds to customer’s needs; builds relationships with and gains trust of customer by always meeting commitments. Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options. Able to sort through complex issues, seeks input from