Production Supervisor Job detail

Opportunity summary:  As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production in the facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to shift workers, ensure production targets and metrics are met to achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, and manage personnel daily.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Execute safety briefs to crews on designated shift, daily, weekly, monthly and annually  
• Monitor workplace safety environment to identify and address any unsafe conditions
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, safe work practices, and plant policies 
• Monitor and track production daily goals for the Corrugator or 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
• Maintain a positive relationship with the Union to align business needs and requirements 
• 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:

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• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Word
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Proven experience utilizing plant program technology. such as AS/400, Kiwi, etc. 
• 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 
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• Proven successful track record in managing, motivating and building teams
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