Production Manager
About the role
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Production Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of maintaining the facility operations including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and will provide direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. 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 supervision to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction. Coordinate 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 products. Manage P&L, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability. Monitor and control waste
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must have 7+ years of leadership experience in packaging operations Demonstrated mechanical acumen. Proven experience using scheduling software. Ability 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 oriented. Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information. Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency. 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 accomplishing 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.
This posting is for an new job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $108,500 - $158,500. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by July 31, 2026.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, WestRock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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.
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Production Manager
About the role
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
The Production Manager will manage the day-to-day activities of maintaining the facility operations including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, and customer requirements. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and will provide direction to the manufacturing facility including overseeing plant production, materials, equipment and tools to ensure efficiency is maintained and projects remain on schedule. 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 supervision to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner. Review customer requirements and specifications to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions to increase customer satisfaction. Coordinate 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 products. Manage P&L, manufacturing costs and operating efficiencies to improve plant profitability. Monitor and control waste
What You Need To Succeed
Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university; or 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Must have 7+ years of leadership experience in packaging operations Demonstrated mechanical acumen. Proven experience using scheduling software. Ability 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 oriented. Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information. Lead as a change agent to ensure lean processes are deployed with a sense of urgency. 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 accomplishing 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.
This posting is for an new job vacancy. The salary range for this position is $108,500 - $158,500. The range listed is the expected pay for roles in Ontario, Canada. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education. To learn more about this posting, please contact your recruiter during the hiring process. You may apply online at Smurfit Westrock External Careers and the application window is expected to close by July 31, 2026.
Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, WestRock will, upon request from the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources about your needs and we will consult with you to ensure suitable accommodation is provided.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
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.