Supv, Mfg Ops

Smurfit Kappa

$74K — $124K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Engineering, or Operations Management preferred.
  • 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility is required.
  • Experience in a Lean environment and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is preferred.
  • Proven experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and ensure safety compliance daily across the shift.
  • Track and report production goals using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Manage workforce planning, scheduling, and attendance policies.
  • Facilitate communication between different departments to meet production needs.
  • Supervise production activities and oversee team performance levels.
  • Participate in Daily Management Systems to ensure production goals are met.
  • Coach and mentor team members to foster employee development.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Paid vacation days and paid holidays with flexibility in work shifts.
  • A corporate culture emphasizing integrity, sustainability, safety, and inclusion.
  • A career path in a global packaging company focused on continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
General Information

Job ID

ATR66980

Posting Job Title

Production Supervisor

Locations

MA Devens

Employment Type

Full Time

Date Posted

07-Sep-2026

Relocation Support

Yes

The Opportunity:

The Converting Supervisor will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of production within the Corrugated Container facility. In this role you will communicate performance expectations to ensure production targets and metrics are met, achieve production demands, supervise machine productivity and quality, as well as supervising, coaching, and mentoring of team members.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:
• Execute safety briefs to team members 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 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
• 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:
• High School diploma or G.E.D. - Required
• Bachelor's degree (Business Management, Engineering or Operations Management) - Preferred
• 3+ years of converting supervisory experience in a packaging facility - Required.
• Experience working in a Lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
• 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 the ability to be a self-directed team player.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts.

What we offer:
• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match and more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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 10-Dec-2026.

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