Corrugator Supervisor

About the role

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.

Career Opportunity: The Corrugator Supervisor will be responsible for managing the production department employees in order to meet manufacturing and production schedules, coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Act as first point of contact for operators regarding mechanical failure or production issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and enforce control procedures, recommending improvements to the Plant Superintendent as appropriate.
• Coordinate production activities with other departments to ensure production goals/objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost‑effective manner.
• Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedules.
• Input production data accurately into system to measure and monitor KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) around efficiencies, downtime, inventory and overall production.
• Provide recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility.
• Produce daily reports on shift production and conduct daily shift review to assess if daily goals are met.
• Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.
• Manage and coach employees, providing performance reviews and enforcing disciplinary actions.
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training employees, and developing individual growth opportunities.
• Direct maintenance employees to troubleshoot mechanical problems and perform preventative maintenance.
• Enforce adherence to plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety‑conscious.
• Ensure daily that plant personnel follow all company standards and meet all customer commitments.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management (preferred).
• 3+ years of corrugator / converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility (required).
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification.
• Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

Candidates must undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer.

Skills

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proven track record of effective problem‑solving.
• Ability to embrace continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration and teaming skills with stakeholders across functions.
• Ability to coach and train employees.
• On‑shift resource for troubleshooting process and maintenance issues.
• Ability to make independent, effective decisions.
• Self‑directed team player.

Benefits

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match and more.
• Career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of daily work.

Schedule

Flexibility to work multiple shifts.