Production Supervisor

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Production Supervisor Job detail

General Information

Job ID

ATR64867

Posting Job Title

Production Supervisor

Locations

NC Mooresville

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

24-Jul-2026

Relocation Support

No

Description & Requirements

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.

At Smurfit Westrock we offer a long-term career with a clear path of advancement in a thriving, dynamic environment. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that’s shaping the future of packaging. Career Opportunity: The Production Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient production operations of the corrugated packing department within the facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to ensure production targets and metrics are met, achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, as well as supervising, coaching, and mentoring of team members. This position is located at the Mooresville, NC Corrugated Container facility. How you will impact Smurfit Westrock: Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility Manage the day-to-day operations of the shift with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery and cost. Monitor production activities to eliminate waste and ensure adherence to production and shipping schedule Work with other team members to control and improve efficiencies, minimize labor overtime, downtime and repair expenses Control load factors and workflow to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment Execute safety briefs to team members on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions Ensure compliance with plant safety regulations, safe work practices, plant policies, and encourage employees to become safety-conscious Monitor and track production daily goals for the Converting machines utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report results on the plant scorecard 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 Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and collaboration 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. What you need to succeed: High School diploma or G.E.D. – Required Bachelor’s degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred 3+ years of corrugated container supervisory experience – Required Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification. Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain 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