Supervisor - Manufacturing

Description & Requirements

WestRock (NYSE :WRK) 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 more fiber-based packaging forward.

Career Opportunity: Join WestRock as a Production Supervisor (Night Shift) with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the industry. As a Production Supervisor, 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 WestRock career,

How you will impact WestRock:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are met Be a champion for change, drive results to bring the facility from Good to Great Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor performance levels of each team member Lead and coach employees to meet the safety, quality, production, and all other key performance indicators of a fast-paced work team Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety conscious Build relationships with internal departments to produce a superior product, resulting in happy customers Help build a world-class team, training your successor as you advance your WestRock career Ensure all company safety policies and safe work practices are followed to ensure safety of self and others Monitor 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 changes

What you need to succeed:

2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to be an on-shift resource for printing troubleshooting problems is highly desired Knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery; corrugated packaging or printing is a plus Experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma) High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn new software applications Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams

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 A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work. WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

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