Mgr II, Mfg Ops

Job description

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 Opportunity

Smurfit Westrock has an opportunity in our Chattanooga Recycle facility for an Assistant General Manager. Chattanooga Recycle is one of our flagship plants and a training ground for future management. The role of the Assistant General Manager of a Smurfit Westrock recycled fiber plant is to assist and apprentice in the management of all aspects of the facility. Management areas include plant operations (multi-shifts), compliance, safety, business development, employee management, and meeting corporate profit goals.

Our goal is to increase our management bench strength within the division. The ideal candidate will be ambitious, open to being mentored, and willing to relocate as needed. We are looking to make a long-term investment in the ideal candidate.

The Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the General Manager in the following areas: SAFETY Maintain a strong focus with the primary emphasis geared towards SOAR behavior tracking, injury recognition and prevention, while utilizing Division and Corporate assistance

• Direct the training and implementation of all required Safety programs
• Ensure all safety and environmental programs are up-to-date and fully functional OPERATIONS Understand and implement savings initiatives while maintaining the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Coordinate the production of the facility in order to achieve division goals
• Supervise the dispatch of raw materials and shipment of finished goods
• Maintain an effective work force through personnel management COMPLIANCE Maintain compliance in all areas including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, DOT and all local codes
• Maintain the security of all company assets and information BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Develop a comprehensive understanding of the P & L and financial support functions
• Seek out and develops new opportunities for increased business
• Manage and direct the efforts of the procurement representative and the customer service representative COMPUTER

SKILLS

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree required Motivated to learn and grow in the industry Experience in the recycling & waste industry a plus (recycle, document destruction, waste hauling) 3+ years of work experience required Supervisory / Leadership experience a plus 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 career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce: Minorities/Females/Disabled Veterans Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.