General Information

Job ID
ATR65856

Posting Job Title
Production Supervisor - Afternoon Shift

Locations
ON Guelph

Employment Type
Full Time

Date Posted
12-Aug-2026

Relocation Support
No

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Reporting to the Production Manager, this position will serve as a first-level Team Leader, coordinating and directing the work of the Production Staff.

The Production Supervisor 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 for managing the day-to-day operations of the shift and ensuring 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.

The current position is afternoon shift; Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:00pm.

All candidates must pass a criminal background check and pre-employment medical.

Job Duties

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.

Job Qualifications

• 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 8-hour shifts: Current opening is for Afternoon shift

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 September 30, 2026.