[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Smurfit Westrock jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Smurfit Westrock # Mgr II, Mfg Ops Listed on Smurfit Westrock’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Mgr-II-Mfg-Ops/34103) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Smurfit Westrock](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/) / 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. Finishing Manager - Lanett, AL The Opportunity: The Finishing Manager will provide oversight and leadership to our folding and gluing department in Smurfit Westrock Lanett’s Consumer Packaging facility. This position is responsible for day to day management of the Finishing Department: Ensuring a safe work environment, product quality, achieving production goals, managing performance of hourly team members, making sound operational decisions, solving problems, and managing conflict. This role serves as a member of the plant leadership team and will contribute to achieving safety, quality, productivity & financial objectives. ### How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Oversee planning, scheduling, execution, and maintenance of department assets, including folder gluers, robotic palletizer, wrappers, labelers, packers, and other ancillary equipment. Provide input and oversight for annual capital investments including planning, coordination, and installation for area of responsibility while ensuring items are completed on time and within budget. Collaborate and assist the Plant Manager with development of annual budgets and standards for cost control. Develop and implement the short- and long-term department strategies to enable operating efficiency. Manage departmental compliance with all food safety and quality requirements, e.g. Safe Quality Food. Oversee the department’s product quality, ensuring it meets the customer’s expectations and Smurfit Westrock’s standards. Develop and implement timely and sustainable corrective action for internal or external non-conforming products. Must be able to analyze data and determine root causes for efficiency deficits and drive change through the department to improve OEE, cost, and waste utilizing statistical tools and continuous improvement methods. Champion a culture of continuous improvement by creating a culture of innovative problem solving, implementing best practices, and acting as an effective change agent. Ensure that a safe workplace is always maintained and that the habits and practices of every employee hold safety as the top priority. Provide leadership to a production department of approximately 100 employees ensuring adherence to Smurfit Westrock’s core values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity, and Respect. Determine training needs and administer appropriate training programs for department employees. ### What You Need to Succeed Adaptability: Demonstrates agility, flexibility, and a willingness to modify one’s approach to achieve desired results; responds quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information. ### Accountability Holds self and others responsible for actions and results; Strong bias for results. ### Growth and Results Orient ed Delivers personal and/or organizational results by successfully influencing others (i.e. co-workers, other teams, external partners, etc.), delivers on time high-quality work to achieve maximum results. ### Leadership Leads and motivates a team of people to achieve performance excellence; ability to read people and situations and adjust approach as needed; proactively leads and enforces initiatives that drive organizational effectiveness; teaches others how to build trust-based relationships. ### Collaboration Works effectively with others to complete a task or achieve a common objective; ability to cooperate in both interpersonal and team relationships to support positive team culture and maintain mutual trust, candor, and respect for others. Works through conflict constructively. ### Integrity & Respect Exhibits the highest personal standards of authenticity, honesty, integrity, and positive respectful relationships with others. ### Technical Skills Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams) Problem solving ability in a fast-paced highly technical manufacturing environment Experience: Required: A minimum of 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience Preferred: Prior supervisory leadership experience, technical background with process & mechanical trouble shooting experience, folding carton experience, continuous improvement background Education: Required: High School diploma or G.E.D. ### Preferred Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or other relevant technical field What We Offer: Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence. Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities. Competitive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential. A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety, and inclusion are foundational to how we operate. Competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, and vision coverage options starting on your first day. Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions and flexible spending account (FSA) options. 401(k) retirement plan with company match and automatic contributions to support your long-term financial goals. Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage for financial protection. Mental health support and wellness programs designed to promote overall well-being. Generous paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and paid parental leave. Tuition reimbursement and ongoing learning and development opportunities. Additional voluntary benefits such as legal services, identity protection, pet insurance, and more. Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 6 days[Apply on Smurfit Westrock’s careers site →](https://smurfitwestrockta.avature.net/en_US/careers/FolderDetail/Mgr-II-Mfg-Ops/34103) ## More jobs at Smurfit Westrock ### [3rd Shift Inventory Control I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/68693380ba017eac370c/) ### [Accounts Payable](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/c53117c192cf094cc65e/) ### [Aide-général](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/38af5bbd4a0649f152a3/) ### [Ancillary Machines - Spanish Fork (P)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/e75661564dee190092e7/) ### [Anlst, Pricing & Est](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/smurfit-westrock/jobs/7a3bfa6505e203dc192b/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Mgr GTS Ops](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/0ea1d44d7d253bc34b0e/) FedEx ### [Qingdao Mgr Ii Mfg & Process Dvl Engineering Gd 266108](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/138b4b089c4cb1df7b8d/) TE Connectivity ### [Zhuhai Mgr I Mfg & Process Dvl Engineering Gd 519030](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/te-connectivity/jobs/e2e6a0ac3bfe7b8d6100/) TE Connectivity ### [Mgr GTS Ops-1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fedex/jobs/1578a9040f50cc6ba1b4/) FedEx ### [Ops Manager Project Delivery Mfg](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/novartis/jobs/857996a7f28ef9e77064/) Novartis OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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