Cut and Crease Manager

WestRock•Leicester, MA

37d

About The Position

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 d 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.

Requirements

Strong mechanical skills and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Willingness to develop operator level skills
Understanding of IT systems and its practical applications
Good people skills
Exposure to change management processes.
Awareness of current SHE and employment legislation/standards.
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Project management and problem solving skills.
Lean thinking knowledge and understanding
Information handling.

Responsibilities

All production and PMR activities of the department,
Day to day management of the staff and processes
Agree, produce and ensure adnce to all Cut Crease Productivity and Quality KPIs
Produce all Monthly Production and Quality reports relevant to areas of responsibility
Communicate all relevant information to C&C team members on all four shifts
Absence Management of team members including holiday planning, control & reduction of overtime
Understand lean principles and assist manufacturing team in implementing cost reduction projects within manufacturing environment.
Performance management of team members to include annual development reviews.
Implement process improvement activities. Work with the Operations Director to ensure that as a team we provide the best service to our customers in terms of OTIF, and quality of product
Understanding of customer requirements and liaison w required
Deliver C&C Maintenance program
Fully investigateplaints and implement corrective actions including disciplinary proceedings if required. Consistent approach required.
Support the Production Planner.
To ensure that all areas of responsibility retain high levels of housekeeping
To be Health and Safety focused at all time. To identify and address any non conforming areas
Work with the HR Officer to ensure the Absence Management process is followed and conduct return to work reviews when required
Conduct return to work reviews when required
Drive continuous improvement and best practice initiatives
Validate all data taken from SFDC and prepare reports in standard format
Control the Stripping team ensuring the products are available for Finishing when required in line with PSA.