Operations Manager

Operations Manager

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

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the safety, reliability, cost, quality, productivity, and employee engagement in a goal-oriented environment. The position is responsible for the operations of the Stroudsburg mill in Delaware Water Gap, PA and reports to the General Manager.

How you will impact Smurfit Westrock :

• Provide leadership to mill personnel to ensure overall safe operations by driving toward a 100% safe work environment by leading safety culture, systems, and processes.
• Facilitate an environment where safety is our priority.
• Effectively manage production performance.
• Effectively create an environment of teamwork.
• Planning and controlling production performance.
• Troubleshooting quality and operational issues and developing systems and structures to avoid reoccurrences.
• Establish high level of performance by setting key departmental goals and objectives.
• Monitoring compliance with standard operating procedures.
• Ensuring quality systems are supported, in place, and comply with required customer specifications.
• Identifying long term departmental improvement opportunities.
• Ensure environmental compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, and Smurfit Westrock environmental standards.
• Operate in a manner that meets customer expectations.
• Support Continuous Improvement activities and champion the overall improvement of the mill's cost position.
• Supports the development of operational forecasts and budgets to improve mill profitability.
• Drives systematic improvement in mill operations and other mill processes like communications, safety, quality, employee engagement.
• Develop leaders through training, stretch assignments, feedback, the performance management process, etc.
• Build positive relations with employees and union leaders based on the Smurfit Westrock values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Loyalty.

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Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.