OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY:
As a Manufacturing Specialist you will be responsible for managing projects aimed at product and process problem-solving and/or improvements, cost reduction, and profitability improvement. You will provide hands-on assistance to the operating departments to help them achieve the mill’s goals and objectives while driving continuous process improvement. We are looking for an individual who is looking to gain development in the manufacturing specialist role and with ambition to move up in 3-5 years within the organization.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
Determine and implement process changes and/or trials to improve operating efficiency and performance and minimize variationPartner with operations, E&I, and Process Control Engineers to understand all processes and how teams and individuals are involved and impacted at each stepDrive continuous process improvement within an operating area through the coordination and management of raw material and other process trialsAnalyze production processes, methods, and other data and then provide reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing processEvaluate a specific process, develop an effective solution for improvement, and implement and then test the new production proceduresGenerate production reporting, create process monitoring report, and perform daily troubleshooting of the processReview and share best practices with peers Regularly communicate process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable wayLead teams of mill employees in Operational Excellence productivity projectsAssist operations with PM down day planning and execution as neededDevelopment opportunities include but are not limited to: PM assistant superintendent vacation coverage, proficient on all paper quality tests, and Lean Six Sigma training up to black belt
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Must have minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in an operations role in the paper industryBachelors Degree in Engineering (or Paper Science) is preferredExperience as a front line supervisor/leader in the paper industry is requiredA strong desire to progress within operations leadership rolesStrong problem-solving and process-analysis skillsAbility to work well under pressure and on time sensitive projectsPossess effective communication skills to clearly convey process-related data to operations and management in readily consumable wayProven track record of collaboration within cross functional teams
Keywords: Area Process Manager, Are Leader, area manager, OMC, senior process engineer, paper supervisor, paper machine supervisor, production supervisor, front-line leader, front line leader, area leader, shift operations manager, front line manager, front line supervisor, group leader, shift manager, shift operations manager, mill supervisor, paper mill, containerboard, liner, linerboard, kraft, kraft paper, medium, corrugated medium, paper
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.