Operations Supervisor Join to apply for the Operations Supervisor role at WestRock Company Overview The Low Moor Converting and Services facility provides value added differentiated products to customers through extrusion coating, custom sheeting, and custom winding capabilities. Market sales exceed 100,000 tons/year, generating over $200MM in revenue. Responsibilities Plan, lead, organize, and control the Sheeting and Custom Winding processes. Provide a safe environment for workers; ensure operating crews have the necessary tools and information to perform their jobs safely and effectively. Achieve superior quality of finished product and ensure customer needs are met. Direct the shifts on the daily and weekly operational plan for your area to achieve established key performance indicators (KPIs). Lead the daily troubleshooting of operational, quality, and reliability issues in your area. Work with Training Coordinator to improve training effectiveness, knowledge retention, and operating execution by operators. Establish and implement General Operating Procedures for consistent and sustained results. Implement change and drive for continually improving results through motivation, effective coaching, and communication of expectations, and accountability of direct reports. Set up and lead an effective reliability program—partner with maintenance to provide the needed repairs and improvements in your area. Support overall plant operational improvements, activities, and programs through team and personal involvement. Responsible that all employees understand and utilize all safety requirements of job functions; in addition to use all required PPE during job tasks. Working knowledge of all safety procedures (including LOTO, fall protection, confined space entry, hot work, and JHA for each position, proper guarding, seat belts, dock locks, etc.). Employee must follow standard work procedures and safe work. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical science is strongly preferred; operational supervisory industrial experience will also be considered. Certification in Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma is desired with proven ability to enhance operational effectiveness. Demonstrated leadership skills, building teams, and the ability to motivate others are key competencies in this position. Strong interpersonal relationship skills, problem solving/troubleshooting skills, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to coach and motivate. 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment. Be able to work in a high pace work environment and adapt to unexpected change. Knowledge of converting processes and equipment such as extruders, sheeters, and winders is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr