Smurfit Westrock plc
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 Production Manager of our Bag-in-Box greenfield plant in Anderson (USA) will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of maintaining the plant facility operations, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, customer requirements, planning and scheduling. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and must contribute to achieving sales objectives. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.
About the role and key responsibilities
Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Lead day-to-day operations of Production, Maintenance, and Logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
Build, develop, and coach the production workforce, ensuring strong leadership presence on the shopfloor.
Implement all start-up processes, SOPs, and operational standards required for a greenfield facility.
Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand, quality expectations, and cost targets.
Coordinate maintenance activities to secure equipment uptime and support a proactive maintenance strategy.
Ensure effective materials flow, warehouse management, and internal logistics processes.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) (safety, OEE, scrap, productivity, downtime) and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams (Quality, HR, Supply Chain, Engineering).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, problem-solving, root-cause analysis).
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of the operational workforce in the start-up phase.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
Complexities of the role
Establishing operations from the ground up: The role requires designing and implementing all production processes, organizational structures, SOPs, and operational standards for a facility with no existing framework.
Developing and leading a newly formed workforce: The position involves recruiting, onboarding, and upskilling an entirely new team while fostering a cohesive culture and consistent operating discipline during the ramp‑up phase.
We are looking for someone who
7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry
Demonstrated mechanical acumen
Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency
Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented
Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplish organizational goals
Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals
Excellent communication skills: ability to send and receive information clearly and concisely.
Decisive, action-oriented, and able to manage deliverables effectively. Strong sense of ownership and flexibility when operational challenges occur.
High attention to detail and proven ability to autonomously manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Enjoys finding solutions to problems and has a hands‑on mentality.
Energy and drive to motivate positive change within the team.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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The Production Manager of our Bag-in-Box greenfield plant in Anderson (USA) will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of maintaining the plant facility operations, including safety policies, personnel, housekeeping, maintenance, production activities, customer requirements, planning and scheduling. You will serve as a member of the management leadership team and must contribute to achieving sales objectives. You will also serve as a coach to team members and assist in the development and evaluation of direct reports.
About the role and key responsibilities
Drive a strong safety culture, ensuring full compliance with company standards and OSHA requirements.
Lead day-to-day operations of Production, Maintenance, and Logistics to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant performance.
Build, develop, and coach the production workforce, ensuring strong leadership presence on the shopfloor.
Implement all start-up processes, SOPs, and operational standards required for a greenfield facility.
Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand, quality expectations, and cost targets.
Coordinate maintenance activities to secure equipment uptime and support a proactive maintenance strategy.
Ensure effective materials flow, warehouse management, and internal logistics processes.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) (safety, OEE, scrap, productivity, downtime) and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate closely with the Plant Manager and cross-functional teams (Quality, HR, Supply Chain, Engineering).
Lead continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, problem-solving, root-cause analysis).
Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of the operational workforce in the start-up phase.
Ensure full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and customer standards.
Complexities of the role
Establishing operations from the ground up: The role requires designing and implementing all production processes, organizational structures, SOPs, and operational standards for a facility with no existing framework.
Developing and leading a newly formed workforce: The position involves recruiting, onboarding, and upskilling an entirely new team while fostering a cohesive culture and consistent operating discipline during the ramp‑up phase.
We are looking for someone who
7 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry
Demonstrated mechanical acumen
Ability to work in fast paced JIT (just-in-time) manufacturing environment
Demonstrated expertise in process management to ensure production efficiency
Relentless determination and courage to make things happen; strong execution skills; results-oriented
Ability to respond quickly to changing demands, processes, and updated information
Demonstrated understanding of quality processes and continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma certification
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact across all levels of the organization, while accomplish organizational goals
Demonstrated knowledge of capital management (P&L and capital budgets) and analyzing financial data
Established courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific planning goals
Excellent communication skills: ability to send and receive information clearly and concisely.
Decisive, action-oriented, and able to manage deliverables effectively. Strong sense of ownership and flexibility when operational challenges occur.
High attention to detail and proven ability to autonomously manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Enjoys finding solutions to problems and has a hands‑on mentality.
Energy and drive to motivate positive change within the team.
Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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