Description & Requirements 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.

Job Purpose

Responsible for management and leadership of production teams. Creating product in line with the company's environment, health and safety standards while complying with all external regulations.

Job Responsibilities/Key accountabilities:

Manufacturing

As Production Team Manager you are responsible for the day to day running of your production department. Through your team you should be focused on maintaining and improving standards of performance in areas including but not limited to:

All aspects of the manning in your department, including holidays, sickness, and shift dynamics.Technical support and run machines if needed.Daily control of capacity throughout the process.Daily performance data collection and analysis.Quality standards are reached and maintained.Monitor production daily.Monitor product standards and implement quality control programsliaise among different departments.work with senior management to implement thecompany's policies and goalsParticipate and drive new business initiatives.ensure that health and safety guidelines are followedand promote a positive culture.supervise and motivate the Department Employees. This includes training and succession planningreview worker performances .identify training needs and plan and executeimprovement strategies.Capacity Planning to meet business needs.Day to day performance figures for daily review.Produce weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearlyproduction performance figuresControl budgetary spend in your department. This includes overtime etc.

 

In addition, you will work with the Operations Manager to help plan and deliver the short, medium, and long-term Strategies. You will be expected to actively challenge preconceptions and assumptions while always recognising that the operations strategy must be aligned with the overall business strategy and the goals of the Business.

Staff / Human Resources 

Management and ownership of attendance management, inclusive of, but not limited to RTW, Welfare meetings and tracker updatesManagement and ownership of holiday allowance andavailability. Inclusive of, but not limited to, Holiday card updates, availability checker and TMS completion.Conduct and support regular 1-2-l'sPromote and maintain effective working relationships with the Team LeadersProactive approach to developing yourself and your teamCoaching the Team Leaders and Team Members to improve performance levels and skillsetsCommitment to driving and delivering the people A3 - Focusing on Engagement, culture and 'being great at the basics'Be an ambassador for the site Engagement Committee

Health & Safety

As the designated 'Responsible Person' on site, you will take the lead in ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all employees as well as those who might be affected by the activities of the business; the key elements of which include:

Ensuring that all relevant processes, activities and working practices are risk assessed.Writing Work Instructions and ProceduresSupervision of staff for H&S compliance with

control measures

Incident investigation and operational learningManagement and maintenance of H&S

Documentation in department

Ensure adequate cover of specially trained staff, including FLT, First Aid, Fire Marshal etc.Completion of actions arising from Safety Concerns, Incidents etc.

Quality

Monitor Q Pulse for task allocation completion to set targets eg customer & internal complaints, Audit non-conformance, document reviews etc.Raise & complete internal issues affecting the manufacturing process through Q Pulse.Maintain an accurate training matrix, training records & sign off against written work instructions.Investigate & develop robust countermeasures for customer complaints.Maintain compliance to the documented Westrock &local SOP's, only use Q Pulse as the source for all documents & SOP's.Attend internal & 3rd party audits when required.Ensure traceability systems/ rules are followed eg FSC, PEFCEnsure accurate Quality check information is recorded onto the relevant systems e.g. Infinity.

Planning

Liaise with Planning regarding any shortages/overs in Production.Keep Planning up to date with weekly maintenances.Have a daily scrum with Planning to align for the next 24 hours.In the case of a breakdown, keep Planning fully informed of the status and ETA for fix.

Projects

You will play a key role in producing and delivering on the Company Wide A3

Communication

Lead or play a part in regular structured briefings to staff where business plans/performance/challenges are explained.Ensure that GEMBA meetings take place every day, to review current performance and ensure effectivecommunication.Monitor and support the correct use of face-to-face, electronic, written and telephone conversations throughout the business

Training

Enrolment into the 'Future Leaders' Training AcademyTake the lead in creating your own Personal DevelopmentOwnership of regular 1-2-l's with your Team Members

I.T. Systems

Take responsibility of raising the correct Service Now tickets for HR Operations, Payroll and IT

Holiday Cover and Deputising 

You may be required to deputise for the Operations Manager in their absence