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WestRock Company Production Supervisor in Eutaw, Alabama
Career Opportunity: Join WestRock as a Production Supervisor with opportunities to advance and learn alongside accomplished leaders in the industry. As a Production Supervisor in WestRockâs Eutaw 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 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
Ensure SQF/food packaging safety compliance
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; folding carton or printing is a plus
Strong 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 preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word; 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 (NYSE:WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock's team members support customers around the world from locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com.
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.