Mgr II, Mfg Ops

How you will impact WestRock:

Provide leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with Superintendents to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner

Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction

Coordinate and maintain ongoing, effective, safety plans to ensure program adoption and implementation

Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of department goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction

Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior products

Manage P&L, capital expenditures, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability

Monitor and control waste management to manage production costs and reduce environmental impacts

What you need to succeed:

High School diploma or G.E.D.

7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry

7 plus years of related leadership experience in a production facility

Demonstrated mechanical acumen

Proven experience using scheduling software

Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment

Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency

Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented

Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information

Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplish organizational goals

Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data

Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals

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.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.