Production Supervisor

Position: Production Supervisor

Job Code: MOPOM2 Supv, Mfg Ops

Location: Delaware Water Gap, PA

The Opportunity:

The Production Supervisor supervises and manages the safety and performance of a shift operating team.Responsible for all activities from receiving raw materials, production, power, shipping, maintenance, quality and environmental. This is a rotating shift position.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Administers and models safety in his/her area of responsibility; Participates in and enforces the safety program for the shift employees; reviews safety records to uphold standards of maximum safety for all shift employees. Ensures compliance with all applicable OSHA and plant safety standards.
• Troubleshoots operations and quality issues.
• Coordinates maintenance activities.
• Utilizes and maintains JDE system for work order entry.
• Must be able to build a team that can effectively work the shift; monitor employee performance; train employees; and issue discipline as required.
• Maintain effective communication both on assigned shift and across shifts with other supervisors in both production, shipping, and maintenance.
• Creates employee schedules and monitors time through the Kronos timekeeping system.
• Maintains and consistently applies a thorough working knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintains compliance with all environmental policies and procedures; ensures that all city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance crews are met at all times.

What you need to succeed:

• Minimum of High School graduate; BS degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience in the paper industry.

Required Skills:

• Excellent problem solving ability
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Computer experience – Microsoft Office

Preferred Skills:

• JDE experience

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent standing, walking; occasional heights; outdoor and indoor conditions as well as occasional temp exposure due to machinery conditions of over 100⁰F.

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, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.