Production Manager

Smurfit Westrock•Kennesaw, GA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Production Manager – will manage direct reports, coordinate manufacturing activities utilizing knowledge of product functions, production methods, procedures and machine and equipment capabilities. You will lead your team in setting the objectives and ensure that these objectives are met. These objectives include, but are not limited to, production volumes, quality, safety, inventory, customer satisfaction, as well as meeting fiscal budgets.

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D - Required
5+ years of supervisory experience in the corrugated/converting industry - Required.
Knowledge of machinery and how to identify issues and troubleshoot equipment
Inspire others to develop themselves and seek out continuous learning opportunities by serving as a role model and seeking out personal developmental opportunities.
Leverage manufacturing knowledge to achieve business objectives, such as to solve problems, develop new ideas, or build the business.
Demonstrate a general ability to use multiple methods for measuring employee performance.
Proven experience with lean and continuous improvement.
Ability to communicate effectively to all employees and to customers, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal effectively with others in challenging situations, using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve internal and external conflict.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Business, Applied Science i.e. Technical - Preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources; ensure compliance with established Smurfit WestRock policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with OSHA and Smurfit WestRock regulations and guidelines to uphold quality expectations of customer and company.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and monitor all control procedures, recommending improvements to the General Manager as appropriate.
Revise production schedules and priorities as needed because of equipment failure, operating problems, or last-minute customer demands.
Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, waste, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications, and/or operating or production problems.
Collaborate with the General Manager in the development and implementation of operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
Develop strong relationships with key members of the organization to better understand the overall business and upstream and downstream connections to prevent possible delays in production and shipment and impact on customer satisfaction.
Ensure all Smurfit WestRock standards and customer commitments (i.e., safety, waste reductions, R&A, output, and on-time delivery) are followed within the plant.
Partner with Plant Safety Manager to effectively communicate and enforce the safety program.
Manage workforce planning to ensure proper staffing levels to maintain productivity activities (i.e., order readiness, customer specifications, speed trails, etc.).
Maintain working relationship with the union by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Identify training and development opportunities for facility’s Production Supervisors and monitor progress against performance goals.