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Job Title


Assembly Line Leader


Company : WestRock


Location : West Chester, OH


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Assembly Line Leader Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate. The Assembly Line Leader position is responsible for overseeing a production line within an Assembly and Contract Packaging plant, ensuring maximum productivity and quality. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Use the Work Order as a guide to individual job requirements and specifications. Set-up line or assist with line set-up as needed, using the line diagram. Responsible for inventory control, tracking and reconciliation of customer product and components, assuring that both are correct and properly placed on the line; kept in good supply as needed for the completion of the shift's production and the start of the next shift, if applicable. Assign temporary staffing service employees to individual tasks on the line as outlined in the work order, and train them accordingly. Oversee and monitor production flow on the line, trouble shoot problems, make equipment adjustments as needed, recommend and institute line improvements, and direct temporary staff labor issues to Assembly Supervisor. Motivate temporary staffing service employees in order to maintain maximum production line efficiency and meet production goals. Ensure that the completed finished product meets all specifications outlined in the Work Order and complete hourly quality checks to verify. Ensure adherence to Company policies, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and cGMPs (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), job specific instructions, and customer specific instructions. Accurately maintain all production paperwork, including recording and reconciling temporary staff labor hours, and enter production data into the computer system. Maintain line cleanliness through good housekeeping practices. Responsible for the safety on the line and for adhering to all safety rules and programs, and for attending all required safety training. Communicate with other departments, such as warehouse, maintenance and quality assurance as appropriate and necessary, and keep Supervisor apprised of issues related to the line. Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area. Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures. Overtime is required. Perform other duties as assigned. Supervisory responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The starting rate is $22.42 per hour, depending on your role, level, and location. The benefits for this role may 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, 10 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your actual pay will be based on your work location and other factors, such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about the specific salary range for your preferred location, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online and the application window is expected to close by 04/13/16. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.