Recycle Plant Operations Manager

Safety

Ensure employees are operating in a safe manner and following the procedures and policies set forth by Smurfit Westrock.
Execute the training and associated tasks of the required Safety programs.
Maintain and create a strong safety culture.

Operations

Address unplanned and scheduled maintenance issues.
Responsible for ensuring quality systems are in place and comply with customer specifications.
Manage and solve maintenance issues as they arise.
Oversight of major projects.
Oversee logistics for the shipping and receiving of raw materials.
Oversee the organization of the workspace and tools to increase efficiency.
Make sure the daily housekeeping is in place and maintained.

Compliance

Maintain compliance is all areas including, but not limited to OSHA, EPA & all local codes.
Conduct business where the Smurfit Westrock values (Integrity, Respect, Accountability & Excellence) are core to day-to-day activities.
Ensure all environmental compliance issues are addressed on a timely basis.

People

Facilitate daily meetings and seek input from all co-workers.
Manage employees to include schedules, training, productivity and discipline when necessary.
Create and oversee the daily production schedule.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct supervision of the shift supervisor, maintenance and all plant employees.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred with a minimum of 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting as well as 2+ years of experience fostering a strong safety environment.
• Maintenance experience and a strong mechanical aptitude, OSHA training, shipping and receiving/logistics experience, able to utilize your organization and planning skills in a manufacturing environment, recycling experience as well as experience with Six Sigma & Lean principles.
• Must have experience operating material handling equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and front-end loaders.

Education & Experience

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• May require the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• May require the ability to speak effectively before peers or employees of the organization.
• Knowledge of computer skills; proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), Smurfit Westrock systems.

Other Qualifications

• This position requires strong leadership skills, independent thinking, strong organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to work the hours needed to complete the daily tasks which could include long days, and some weekends is also necessary.

What We Offer

• A corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
• A comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.