What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Smurfit Westrock?
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.
Production Supervisor – Deer Park, NY
The Opportunity
As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
The salary range for this position is $74,625.00 - $124,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 17-Aug-2026.
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.
Production Supervisor – Deer Park, NY
The Opportunity
As the Production Supervisor, you are responsible for managing plant employees to meet manufacturing and production schedules. You will be coordinating production operations and maintaining effective quality procedures and safety regulations for the facility.
How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock
- Enforce plant safety regulations and encourage employees to become safety-conscious
- Manage manufacturing employees to include performance reviews and disciplinary actions
- Make recommendations to improve the 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
- High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with 3 to 4 years of related experience
- 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 troubleshooting problems in the process as well as maintenance issues
- Ability to make independent, effective decisions
- Possess ability to be a self-directed team player
The salary range for this position is $74,625.00 - $124,375.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado. The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by 17-Aug-2026.
Salary : $74,625 - $124,375