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.

Opportunity summary: As Lead Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations while empowering plant employees to ensure employee satisfaction. In this role, you will foster continuous improvements within safety, quality, cost, and productivity across multiple assigned plants. We are looking for someone who will teach, coach, and lead plant employees based on WestRock standards in order to achieve optimum operational efficiency. This role is 90% travel to our corrugated plants in the South Region.

How you will impact WestRock

Identify long-term capital needs and structure and ensure fully deployed capital is operating at optimal performance and achieving ROIConduct safety walkthroughs to identify behaviors and conditions in specific areas with high potential for injury or riskLead continuous improvement initiatives to analyze root causes and resolve problems at underperforming plants to ensure all plants are running at full operational efficiencyManage execution and quality delivery of change across assigned plants through leadership alignment, delivery of training and communications to help achieve desired change outcomesIdentify regional/industry specific barriers to production performance, and provide guidance and support to local teamsMaintain strong relationships with Business Unit General Managers (BUGMs) and Assistant Vice Presidents (AVPs) to influence operational excellence, strategize region growth ideas, and provide recommendations to engage and influence peopleCoach plant leadership team to utilize Daily Management System (DMS) to manage performance scorecard SMART goals and track KPIs (downtime, make-readies, run speed, waste, and safety compliance)Ensures staffing is appropriate to meet workload requirements, productivity standards, and provide recommendations for alternative staffing models

What you need to succeed:

High School diploma or G.E.D.required; Bachelor’s degree preferred5 to 10 years of experience in corrugated manufacturing production industry; leadership and management experiencePossess computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)Ability to utilize a planner software (i.e. Kiwi, JDE)Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumenAdept at problem-solving and identifying root causes to implement preventative methodsBe a strategic thinker with the confidence to make decisions which impact safety, cost, operations, and productivityStrong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple competing prioritiesStrong communication skills with ability to adjust communication style and interact across all levels of the organizationDemonstrated ability to be a true energizer of change with growth mindsetPossess proficient oral and written communication skillsProven experience managing and developing high performing teams90% travel

What We Offer:

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