Production Supervisor

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.

Overview

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Bag-in-Box® is a sustainable choice of packaging for many industries such as wine, juice, liquid eggs, dairy and also non-food applications such as motor oil and chemicals. Our Vitop® Original tap is the most commonly used for Bag-in-Box® wines and juices in the world for its exceptional and consistent quality - with a leak rate of less than 1 in 85 million since its launch.

The Production, Supply Chain & Purchasing Supervisor of our Bag-in-Box greenfield facility in Anderson (USA) will be responsible for establishing and managing all inbound and outbound logistics processes, materials planning, and procurement activities required to support a successful plant start-up. You will play a key role in building the supply chain foundation of the site: from vendor setup and raw-material planning to warehouse flows and shipment coordination. As part of the plant’s leadership team, you will contribute to operational readiness, ensure full alignment with customer requirements, and support the achievement of production and service-level objectives. This role requires close collaboration with Production, Quality, Finance, and Group Procurement, and involves developing efficient standards, procedures, and supplier relationships for a new facility.

Responsibilities

• Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company standards and OSHA requirements.
• Establish and manage all incoming and outgoing material flows, including raw materials, components, consumables, and finished goods.
• Develop supplier relationships, execute purchase orders, and ensure timely delivery of materials to support production start-up.
• Set up and maintain the plant’s purchasing and inventory control processes, including system data, supplier files, and material master records.
• Coordinate warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, stock accuracy, picking, and dispatch.
• Implement and monitor inventory management procedures to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excess.
• Develop production material plans aligned with daily and weekly production schedules.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation, including delivery notes, packing lists, customs paperwork, and system transactions.
• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality issues, lead times) and escalate risks proactively.
• Work closely with the Production Manager, Plant Manager, Quality, and Finance to secure seamless operations during the ramp-up phase.
• Drive the implementation of logistics standards (5S, safety, labeling, FIFO, warehouse layout optimization).
• Coordinate with Group Procurement to ensure adherence to preferred suppliers, negotiated conditions, and purchasing policies.
• Support forecasting processes and contribute to budget planning for materials and logistics costs.
  
  

Complexities Of The Role

Establishing operations from the ground up: The role requires designing and implementing all production processes, organizational structures, SOPs, and operational standards for a facility with no existing framework.

Developing and leading a newly formed workforce: The position involves recruiting, onboarding, and upskilling an entirely new team while fostering a cohesive culture and consistent operating discipline during the ramp-up phase.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry
• Demonstrated mechanical acumen
• Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency
• Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented
• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
• Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplish organizational goals
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
• Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals
• Excellent communication skills: ability to send and receive information clearly and concisely.
• Decisive, action-oriented, and able to manage deliverables effectively. Strong sense of ownership and flexibility when operational challenges occur.
• High attention to detail and proven ability to autonomously manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Enjoys finding solutions to problems and has a hands-on mentality.
• Energy and drive to motivate positive change within the team.
  
  

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.