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The Opportunity:

The Plant Manager will provide oversight and leadership in the Operations area by ensuring the timely production of quality products that meet or exceed customer expectations while adhering to all safety and quality requirements. The PM will proactively manage facility metrics that impact cost (e.g., downtime, make-readies, run speed and waste), ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, and ensure compliance to all S.O.P.s and work instructions. The Plant Manager will foster a team atmosphere, provide vision, and demonstrate support of the company\u2019s core processes.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock:

* Facilitate production for the site based on the production schedules.

* Develop and manage manufacturing capacity for all areas to ensure that products meet the requirements.

* Ensure that appropriate sequencing and staffing exist to fulfill the production schedule.

* Continuously monitor the maintenance status and production rates of all equipment to achieve an uninterrupted production flow and daily output expectations.

* Ensure that Preventative Maintenance Programs are in place and maintained in order maximize asset utilization and long-term return on investment.

* Ensure that schedule attainment is met, and that product is completed within the established lead-times in an effort to support on-time shipping requirements and working capital initiatives.

* Establish a safe work environment through the implementation of pro-active housekeeping and safety practices, as well as actively participating on the Safety Committee.

* Strictly enforce all safety guidelines, thoroughly investigate all safety issues, and enact the necessary corrective actions.

* Responsible for enhancing/upgrading facility lay-out and appearance.

* Ensure that all regulatory permits concerning the use, storage and waste handling of materials are filed with the appropriate governmental agency (adhering to OSHA, EPA, ADA, and other regulatory agencies).

* Provide support to new product development projects to ensure requirements for quality and cost-effective manufacturing are inherent in the design.

* Ensure that all new product notices, part change notices, and equipment change notices follow first production approval procedures.

* Drive PEX to plan, implement, and measure continuous quality improvements with a particular emphasis on building quality into both product and business processes.

* Adhere manufacturing operations to the standards, procedures, and work instructions outlined in the WestRock quality system.

* Effectively carry out all managerial role responsibilities including requirements pertaining to performance management, employee development, interdepartmental cooperation, and facilitation of work teams.

* Build a capable and effective team by following the WestRock values and behaviors.

* Use tools such as the performance reviews, one-one-one coaching meetings and development plans to increase the effectiveness of direct reports and operators.

* Create and implement training programs to increase the knowledge and skills of the team.

* Utilize best practices and metrics to measure performance.

* Provide a positive leadership example.

* Create and manage all appropriate expense budgets to achieve positive variances and continuous improvements.

* Develop and execute capital requirements related to facility and production operations.

* Maintain the forecast process related to manufacturing operations in addition to variance management.

What you need to succeed:

* Bachelor\u2019s degree in related field or equivalent related work experience required; Master\u2019s degree preferred

* 5-7 years of manufacturing management experience.

* Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably with at least 5 years in the printing industry.

* Strong math and measurement skills to understand, track, analyze, and report on operating metrics.

* Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

* Proficient with MS Office and related software.

* Ability to perform well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.

* Effective written and verbal communication skills.

* Proven record of fostering teamwork and establishing effective safety programs.

* Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

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 safety, loyalty, integrity, and respect, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.