ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CAREER OPPORTUNITY IN MANUFACTURING?

- We'll help you learn the box business!

- 3-7 years of prior supervisory experience/leadership is preferred!

- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

- Competitive pay and great benefits package!

We are seeking a Supervisor I to be located at our production facility in Sioux City IA. The successful candidate will be trained to manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly team members, ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality, and ensure compliance with all standards, policies and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product. Special emphasis will be on candidates with extensive quality management, continuous improvement, and/or performance excellence experience who can provide leadership and direction to team members and collaborate with the management team to drive results for successful outcomes.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly team members by actively engaging with staff on the production floor.
• Ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality by interpreting data and auditing production results within various departments.
• Ensure compliance with all standards, policies and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product.
• Lead and direct team members to successful outcomes by following policies, relaying expectations, and holding team members accountable.
• Ensure a safety-oriented environment through safety initiatives, training, leadership development, observations on the floor, and the enforcement of policies.
• Provide leadership and vision to the management team to help drive results and meet production, quality and safety goals.

What you need to succeed:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Work effectively with team members to provide a safe work environment.
• Make recommendations to improve safety, environmental and health of the entire facility.
• Manage day-to-day operations of designated shift/area with constant emphasis on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Direct, train and coach team members through actively engaging staff on the production floor on aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Manage team members to include performance reviews and discipline.
• Maintain department shop floor metrics, visual controls, and continuous improvement methods to the manufacturing floor.
• Direct and execute daily production requirements.
• Meet or exceed productivity goals/BHS corrugator goals.
• Maintain waste generation at or below budgeted standards.
• Ensure quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing, and enforcing compliance with customer, regulatory and WestRock policies and processes.
• Inspect the finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.
• Be able to track, analyze and execute quality and facility improvement initiatives as determined from performance data.
• Identify project opportunities to improve the business and support effective application of best practices SW, WOC and SOPs.
• Organize, manage, develop, and implement project plans, processes and systems as assigned.
• Lead safety efforts through regular plant inspections, team member trainings, compliance, initiatives, and directives throughout the facility.
• Ensure and maintain housekeeping excellence.
• Demonstrate ability to executive projects in fast-paced environment and ensure that all production and reporting is completed timely and accurately.

Qualifications needed:

• Must have 3 – 7 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing setting; paper, or corrugated environment preferred.
• Proven track record of problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills to engage, inspire and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to track and interpret data.
• Capable of assuming authority as needed.
• Professional training and certifications preferred (ie. Six Sigma, ISO Certification)
• Must have HS Diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary and benefit package reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Company Relocation assistance

MUST BE WILLING TO WORK ANY SHIFT

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person