Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position will serve as a first-level Team Leader, coordinating and directing the work of the Production Staff.

Role

A Leader that resonates corporate/divisional goals and vision through clear and consistent communication demonstrating exemplary core behaviors and alignment with Safety and Culture principles. Possess a willing attitude, a sense of purpose and the flexibility to adapt to situational challenges.

The Supervisor will be responsible to 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. You will work in a collaborative environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations.

Job Duties

• Coordinates daily activities by allocating work assignments and determining work distribution, setting priorities and leading the team

• Reassigns work, as required, to ensure no interruption in service to customers

• Demonstrates & enforces plant safety regulations, housekeeping and engages employees to become safety conscious

• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices

• Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques

• Identifies staff development and training needs, documents training and ensures that training is effective

• Maintain proper production records and logs ensuring process controls are in place & are effective

• Maintain proper material inventory levels, initiate purchase orders and reconcile inventory

• Maintains knowledge of corrugated and converting machinery and equipment and board grades

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proven commitment to Safe work practices

• Technical / College diploma or equivalent work experience; Bachelor’s degree in related discipline preferred

• Advanced leadership and performance management skills preferred

• Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees

• Ability to provide technical direction or resources to others

• Knowledge of corrugated box making an asset

• Knowledge of employee policies and procedures

• Ability to effectively communicate with others

• Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision

• Strategic thinking and leadership skills

• Ability to work 12-hour continental shifts

  Why Work for WestRock:

• Competitive salary

• Benefits from first day of employment

• Pension plan from the first day of employment (up to 7% with company match)

• A great Management Team and experienced peers to help you along the way

• Celebration lunches and BBQ’s

• Family social club events and company golf tournament

• An Employer that cares about health and safety

• Training opportunities to enhance your skills and grow your career

• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety, and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

• A management team committed to WestRock's values of Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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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.