Production Supervisor

The Opportunity: The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. In addition, the Manufacturing Supervisor will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, monitor production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily.

How you will impact WestRock: ·

Execute safety briefs to crews on a shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually · Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions ·

Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies · Monitor and track production daily goals for the Corrugator or Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard ·

Report all overruns, shortages, equipment breakdowns and tooling issues on the daily shift report to exchange information with all departments in the plant ·

Supervise daily production activities, including oversight of team members, and monitor · performance levels of each team member · Monitor and participate in Daily Management Systems (DMS) to track progress against production goals and enable performance excellence ·

Oversee production demands and machine workloads throughout the day · Sustain productivity levels by properly staffing machines and equipment to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changes ·

Troubleshoot machines issues and quality defects that may arise throughout the shift · Ensure proper operations of equipment by requesting maintenance repairs and/or submitting · maintenance work orders ·

Maintain a positive relationship with the Union to align business needs and requirements ·

Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration

What you need to succeed: ·

High School diploma or G.E.D. - Bachelor's Degree Preferred ·

3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment' corrugated experience highly perferred ·

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word ·

Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery (Corrugator experience - Wet/Dry End; Converting Experience - labeler, die cutter, folder, gluer) ·

Proven experience utilizing plant program technology. such as AS/400, Kiwi, etc. ·

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 ·

Ability to problem solve and analyze line operations with minimal developmental guidance ·

Proven successful track record in managing, motivating, and building teams ·

Ability to communicate effectively and adjust communication style based on audience ·

Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

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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.