Operations Manager Recycle Plant

Smurfit Westrock • Tampa, FL

91d • Onsite

About The Position

Smurfit Westrock is hiring an Operations Manager for its Tampa, Florida recycling facility. Tampa Recycling supports the regional Smurfit Westrock mills and aims to grow the company’s recycling presence. The Operations Manager reports to the facility’s General Manager and directly supervises the shift supervisor, maintenance staff, and all plant employees. The role oversees facility safety, operations, compliance, logistics, and people management, including maintenance, quality systems, projects, production scheduling, and housekeeping.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
• At least 2 years of experience fostering a strong safety environment.
• Maintenance experience and strong mechanical aptitude.
• OSHA training.
• Shipping, receiving, or logistics experience.
• Organization and planning skills applicable to a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating material-handling equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and front-end loaders.
• Ability to work in an open-air environment year-round.
• Ability to work the hours needed to complete daily tasks, which may include long days and some weekends.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• May need to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to peers or employees.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written or oral instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and Smurfit Westrock systems.
• Strong leadership, independent thinking, organization, and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• Recycling experience.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure employees work safely and follow Smurfit Westrock procedures and policies.
• Deliver training and complete associated tasks for required safety programs; maintain and build a strong safety culture.
• Address scheduled and unplanned maintenance issues and oversee major projects.
• Ensure quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
• Oversee logistics for shipping and receiving raw materials.
• Organize the workspace and tools to improve efficiency and maintain daily housekeeping.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, local codes, and other applicable requirements; address environmental compliance issues promptly.
• Conduct business in accordance with Smurfit Westrock’s values.
• Facilitate daily meetings and seek input from co-workers.
• Manage employee schedules, training, productivity, and discipline as needed.
• Create and oversee the daily production schedule.
• Directly supervise the shift supervisor, maintenance staff, and all plant employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training with learning and development opportunities.
• Attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.
• Career opportunity with a global packaging company focused on sustainability, safety, and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed