Description & Requirements Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Job Description

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

Role  

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 in the facility and maintain effective quality procedures and safety regulations.  

Our Guelph facility operates 24/5 with steady shifts for days, afternoons and nights.  

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 in a unionized environment.Ability to provide technical direction or resources to others.Knowledge of corrugated box making an assetKnowledge of employee policies and procedures.Ability to effectively communicate with others.Ability to build trust and confidence with management and supervisionStrategic thinking and leadership skillsAbility to work a steady 8-hour shift;  either midnights 11 pm – 7 am, afternoons 3 pm – 11 pm, or days 7 am – 3 pm as assigned.

What WestRock Offers you

Competitive salary, benefits and pension planSupportive management teamCorporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellenceA career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

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.