Manager, Paper Mfg. & Logistics
The Manager, Paper Mfg. & Logistics directs and leads the production operations of two paper machines. This position is responsible for creating a safe work environment, continuously improving the quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost of the operation. This role reports to the Operations Manager. How you will impact Smurfit WestRock (Responsibilities) :
- Safety - Lead safety systems and processes that support achieving our continually improving annual goals
- Environmental - Lead department environmental management systems to ensure compliance and environmental stewardship
- Quality / Customer Satisfaction - Focus on the "no fail basics" of quality and service coupled with innovation to be our customers preferred supplier
- Cost - Develop and maintain methods for tracking and reducing operational costs
- Production - Achieve production goals by improving efficiency and effectiveness of department operations (utilizing all available tools, technology, and outside resources)
- Financial Budget / Results - Develop stretch operating budgets and deliver financial results
- Capital Execution - Provide input to capital projects from inception through completion
- People Development - Invest in our people to help them develop and operate at their maximum potential (training, feedback, goals, etc.)
Key Behaviors
Create an environment of respect and trust for our co-workers and customersEmpower and engage co-workers to improve our performance and lower our costsSatisfy our customers every timeDo the right thing for WestRock - alwaysCompetencies
Command Skills : Relishes leading; takes unpopular stands if necessary; encourages direct and tough debate but isnt afraid to end it and move on; is looked to for direction in a crisis; faces adversity head on; energized by challenges.Customer Focus : Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.Managerial Courage : Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and constructive feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; appropriately applies corrective action in any situation; is not afraid to take difficult action when necessary.Managing / Measuring Work : Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.Motivating Others : Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team or project members; can assess each persons strengths / weaknesses and use them to get the best out of him / her; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes each individual feel his / her work is important; is someone people like working for and with.Problem Solving : Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answers.Process Management Skills : Able to determine the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize people and activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient work flow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others cant; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.Drive for Results : Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.What you need to succeed (Requirements) :
Prefer bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline or commensurate experience.Minimum of five (5) years of paper machine experience to include five (5) years of supervisory experience.Capability to coordinate with site procurement in administration or third party contracted services and various subcontracts.Purchasing and Asset ManagementPrecision MaintenanceMaintenance Planning and SchedulingReliability SystemsThorough knowledge of budgeting and operations planning.Working knowledge of planning and scheduling processes, computerized maintenance management systems and related maintenance recordkeeping.Product Cost AccountingCapEx Procedures & GuidelinesWorking Knowledge of Financial IndicatorsBudgeting and Forecasting ProcessesSafety, Health and EnvironmentalOSHA, State, and local laws / regulationsSafety Programs and TrainingProcess Improvement and Management ToolsLean, 6 Sigma, Statistics, Kepner-Tregoe, etc.CommunicationWrittenPresentation SkillsCritical Learning ExperiencesArea Leader, Supervisor, and / or Operations Maintenance Coordinator in a Paper MillStrategic planning exposureExperience leading resolution of difficult operating situationsInvolvement in budget or operating plan development for departmentDisciplined problem solvingSmurfit 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.