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Production Supervisor

  • Milton, ON, Canada

The salary range for this position is $70,500 - $117,500. · Full-time

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The salary range for this position is $70,500 - $117,500.
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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.

Job Opportunity

A Leader that resonates corporate/divisional goals and vision through clear and consistent communication demonstrating exemplary core behaviors and alignment with Safety and Culture principles. Possess a willing attitude, a sense of purpose and the flexibility to adapt to situational challenges.

The Supervisor will be responsible to manage the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensure that all company standards and customer commitments (safety, quality, production, cost, on-time delivery) are met. You will work in a collaborative environment and coordinate production operations and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations.

How You Will Impact This Position

Coordinates daily activities by allocating work assignments and determining work distribution, setting priorities and leading the team.

Reassigns work, as required, to ensure no interruption in service to customers.

Demonstrates & enforces plant safety regulations, housekeeping and engages employees to become safety conscious.

Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices

Evaluates and verifies employee performance through the review of completed work assignments and work techniques.

Identifies staff development and training needs, documents training and ensures that training is effective.

Maintain proper production records and logs ensuring process controls are in place & are effective.

Maintain proper material inventory levels, initiate purchase orders and reconcile inventory.

Maintains knowledge of corrugated and converting machinery and equipment and board grades.

What You Need To Succeed

  • Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate employees.
  • Ability to provide technical direction or resources to others.
  • Knowledge of corrugated box making an asset
  • Knowledge of employee policies and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with others.
  • Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervision
  • Strategic thinking and leadership skills
  • Ability to work continental 12-hour shifts

What WestRock Offers You

  • Competitive salary, benefits and pension plan
  • Supportive management team
  • Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
  • A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

This posting is for an existing job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $70,500 - $117,500. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. 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 October 30, 2026.

As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, we will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please let us know your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.

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.
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Responsibilities

Manage shift operations by assigning and prioritizing work, leading employees, and ensuring safety, quality, production, cost, and delivery commitments are met. Maintain production records and inventory, evaluate and train employees, enforce safety and housekeeping standards, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

The role requires the ability to instruct, direct, and evaluate employees; provide technical guidance; communicate effectively; and build trust with management and supervisors. Knowledge of employee policies and procedures is needed, while corrugated box manufacturing knowledge is an asset; availability to work continental 12-hour shifts is required.

Skills

  • Production Operations
  • Team Leadership
  • Work Allocation
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Employee Training and Development
  • Workplace Safety
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Procedures
  • Production Records and Logs
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchase Order Management
  • Corrugated Box Manufacturing
  • Converting Machinery
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication
  • Adaptability

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits
  • Pension Plan

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Categories

  • Manufacturing
  • Management & Leadership
  • Security & Safety
  • Environmental & Sustainability

Keywords

  • Sustainable Packaging
  • Corrugated Box Manufacturing
  • Converting Machinery
  • Board Grades
  • Production Operations
  • Shift Management
  • Work Allocation
  • Safety Regulations
  • Housekeeping
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Risk Reduction
  • Quality Procedures
  • Production Records
  • Process Controls
  • Inventory Management
  • Purchase Orders
  • Employee Performance Evaluation
  • Employee Training
  • Customer Commitments
  • On-Time Delivery
  • Cost Management
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Continental 12-Hour Shifts

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