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:

We are seeking a Manager in Training to be located at our production facility in St. Cloud, MN. The Manager in Training will rotate through various functions of the plant to provide exposure and knowledge of our business. The intent is to identify an area of the business that will engage the individual in their career aspirations.

The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the efforts of hourly department team members, ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality and ensure compliance with all standards, policies and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of a quality product.  Special emphasis will be on candidates with quality management, continuous improvement, and/or performance excellence experience who can provide leadership and direction to team members and collaborate with the management team to drive results for successful outcomes. 

 

How You Will Impact WestRock:

Provide leadership and vision to the management team to help drive results and meet production, quality, and safety goals.Develop relationships with the various stakeholders to maximize knowledge attainment/business alignmentUtilize company resources to provide value added services to assigned functionLearn WestRock policy, process, and procedures for assigned function & execute on goals for assigned functionManage and coordinate the efforts of hourly team members by actively engaging with staff on the production floor.Ensure product specifications are met with a high standard of quality by interpreting data and auditing production results within various departments.   Ensure compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production for a quality product.Lead and direct team members to successful outcomes by following policies, relaying expectations, and holding team members accountable.Ensure a safety-oriented environment at the facility for all team members, vendors and customers through safety initiatives, training, leadership development, observations on the floor, and enforcement of policies.Direct, train and coach team members through actively engaging staff on the production floor on aspects of lean manufacturing, team effectiveness a continuous improvement.Maintain department shop floor metrics, visual controls, and continuous improvement methods on the manufacturing floor.Direct and execute daily production requirements.Meet or exceed productivity goals/BHS corrugator goals.  Ensure quality standards are met and maintained by understanding, implementing, and enforcing compliance with customer, regulatory and WestRock policies and processes.Be able to track, analyze and execute quality and facility improvement initiatives as determined from performance data.Identify project opportunities to improve the business and support effective application of best Demonstrate ability to execute projects in fast-paced environment and ensure that all production and reporting is completed timely and accurately.Willingness to relocate within our business unit

 

What you need to succeed:

HS Diploma or equivalent required; degree a plus. Desired Fields: Packaging, Engineering, Marketing, Sales, or BusinessPrevious supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting; paper or corrugated packaging environment preferredStrong communication skills to engage, inspire and hold team members accountableProven track record of problem-solving skillsSuperb time and project management abilitiesAbility to track and interpret dataCapable of assuming authority as neededStrong computer skills including Office 365Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this positionProfessional training and certifications a plus (i.e. Six Sigma, ISO Certification)

 

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