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Packaging Production Supervisor. Job in Knoxville Gr8Jobs
Job Description
Smurfit WestRock is seeking a Line Leader to oversee daily operations on a high-speed packaging line in our manufacturing facility. You will coordinate crew activities, monitor equipment, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. Key duties include assigning tasks, resolving line issues, tracking production metrics, and ensuring compliance with safety and housekeeping standards. You'll train and coach operators, support continuous improvement and lean initiatives, and partner with maintenance and quality teams to reduce downtime and waste while meeting customer and production targets. Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily activities on the packaging production line Ensure strict adherence to safety procedures and housekeeping standards Monitor equipment, address basic issues, and minimize downtime Meet or exceed production, quality, and efficiency targets Assign tasks, manage shift transitions, and align staffing to demand Track and report key performance indicators for the line Train, coach, and mentor machine operators and new team members Collaborate with maintenance and quality teams to resolve problems Support lean and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste Communicate effectively with supervisors and cross-functional teams Required Skills Production line leadership Manufacturing operations Lean manufacturing Quality control Safety compliance Mechanical troubleshooting Performance monitoring (KPIs) Schedule and workflow coordination Basic computer and ERP use Training and coaching operators