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WestRock Company Converting Supervisor - Rotating shift in Mooresville, North Carolina
WestRock is a company where each of us genuinely belongs, is respected and valued, can do our best work, and where diversity, inclusion and equity are competitive advantages!
The Opportunity:
The Converting Supervisor will manage the safe and efficient operation of production in a corrugated container facility to meet manufacturing and production schedules, communicate performance expectations to employees, monitor production demands, and supervise machine productivity and quality.
This position - rotates shifts every 2 weeks - (5 am - 5 pm) and (5 pm - 5 am)
How you will impact WestRock:
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies.
Monitor and track production daily goals for the 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
Develop, analyze and review a variety of operational reports across the functions to improve quality, efficiency, cycle times, and volumes, and implement operational changes
Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)
Communicate effectively with all functional areas of the plant to ensure all production needs are successfully achieved.
Maintain a positive relationship with the Union to align business needs and requirements
Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration
Provide recommendations on disciplinary action and recommend potential improvements, as necessary
What you need to succeed:
High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
3+ years of supervisory or 5 years of team lead experience in a packaging operations facility - Required
Converting Equipment Experience - Labelers, Rotary Die Cutter, Flatbed Die Cutter, Flexo Folder Gluer, Folder Gluer
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.
Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues.
Ability to make independent, effective decisions and be a self-directed team player.
Flexibility to work multiple shifts.
Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word
Misc Software - AS/400, Kiwi, Factory Floor Feedback software.
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.
Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
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.