Finishing Manager

Description & Requirements

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.

Career Opportunity:

The Finishing Manager will provide oversight and leadership in our Knoxville folding carton facility. You will be ultimately responsible for day-to-day management of converting departments, through the management of supervisory staff, including achieving production goals, managing performance of direct reports, making sound operational decisions, solving problems, and managing conflict.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock:

• Ensure the timely production of quality products that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Proactively manage departmental metrics that impact cost (downtime, make-readies, run speed and waste).
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company’s Path to One. Actively engage and participate in company Operational Excellence training, projects and audits.
• Analyze work orders, work piece, to determine process, materials / substrates, machines, and sequence of operation.
• Assign tasks to workers and specifies methods of coordinating workflow to meet production schedules.
• Assure certain stock has arrived and is available and staged in accordance with workflow schedule.
• Confer with scheduling daily to determine workload and production performance expectation.
• Inspect finished pieces visually and using precision measuring devices.
• Work with Quality Control to monitor output. Take part in assessing / grading each project for standard deviations and imperfections.

What You Need to Succeed:

• 3+ years of leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; folding carton experience is a plus
• Ability to be an on-shift resource for troubleshooting problems in the converting process as well as maintenance issues
• Strong leadership, strategic planning and analytical skills
• Strong focus on Safety and Quality
• Focus on Continuous Improvement; Six Sigma and / or Lean Principles highly desired
• Must have the ability to champion and lead change within the department and facility wide
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, ability to learn new software applications
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery
• Proven successful track record in managing, motivating, and building teams
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred

What We Offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• A generous benefits package starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k match, paid time off, and more
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.