Production Supervisor Wanted at WestRock

 

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About WestRock

WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com .

Production Supervisor - Lewisburg, TN

700 Garrett Parkway
Lewisburg, Tennessee, 37091
United States

Job Title

Converting Supervisor

Reports To

Production Manager

Number of Direct Reports

10 – 20

Position Location

Lewisburg, TN

Opportunity summary: As a Converting Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. 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.

How You Will Impact WestRock

  • Monitor workplace frequently to identify any unsafe or unhealthful conditions
  • Ensure all company safety policies and safe work practices are followed to ensure safety of self and others
  • Track production daily results to identify issues or opportunities impacting optimal operational efficiency
  • 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 collaboration meetings 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 line production and equipment to meet customer demands and align any last-minute scheduling changes
  • Manage workforce planning, including fulfillment of work schedules and adherence to attendance policies (vacations, floating days, call ins, etc.)

What You Need To Succeed

  • High School diploma or G.E.D.
  • 3 to 5 years of manufacturing experience or working in a production environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word
  • Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
  • 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

About WestRock (NYSE: WRK) partners with our customers to provide differentiated paper and packaging solutions that help them win in the marketplace. WestRock’s 50,000 team members support customers around the world from more than 320 operating and business locations spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Learn more at www.westrock.com. WestRock is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans