Chesterfield, MO
43 days ago
Production 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.

Opportunity summary:  As a Production Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of maintaining the plant facility operations, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, customer requirements, planning and scheduling. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and must contribute to achieving business objectives. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.   

 

How you will impact Smurfit WestRock:

Provide leadership and guidance on the coordination of plant activities through planning with supervisors to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective mannerReview customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfactionCoordinate and maintain ongoing, effective, safety plans to ensure program adoption and implementation  Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of department goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction Develop and manage defined communication channels across various stakeholder groups to build effective relationships and produce superior productsManage P&L, capital expenditures, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability Monitor and control waste management to manage production costs and reduce environmental impactsMaintain collaborative working relationships with the union by following the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

 

What you need to succeed:

High School diploma or G.E.D. 7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry7 plus years of related leadership experience in a production facilityDemonstrated mechanical acumen Proven experience using scheduling softwareAbility to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment  Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-orientedAbility to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplish organizational goals Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data  Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals  Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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